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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Ted Huntington <thunting@u...>
wrote:
> I am new to making my own PCBs, is there free software that is a
> standard (I use Linux and Windows XP)? I have heard of Eagle and
> Protel, I see that Gerber files appear to be the standard for PCB
> houses.
Eagle and WinQCad both offer free demo versions that allow you a
limited package.
I am using Qcad as it seems to be much easier.
the demo if fully functional for a 2.3 x 2.3 board and up to 500
pads/pins.
not sure what Eagle offers as the free output version.
QCad (google winqcad or qcda pcb) is not the linux Qcad.
for $99.00 you get any size board but are still limited to 500 pins,
then the price goes up.
it's got some clunkieness, but it just seems easier than Eagle.
Also the auto-rout is a great product.
Dave
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