Look at RIMU
http://www.hutson.co.nz/rimupcb.htm$65.00 unlimited no auto router but good
also Pclogic
It does auto router no limit also has a lite ver very good deal the limits
on lite is no bmp output and emf output. but cheap
http://members.aol.com/atpclogic/index.htmlthere are demos of both of these.
both easy to use.
regards
victor
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Mucha" <dave_mucha@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 01, 2004 10:02 AM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Software comparisons
> Hi All,
>
> From what I have seen, there are a few free versions of software for
> the hobbiest to do schematic layout, board layout, autorouting and
> then Gerber file output.
>
> I have not looked at what is available in a couple years, and it
> appears that the major player is Eagle with WinQCad a distant second
> and Protel back in the pack also.
>
> If you are using one of the free versions, which do you use ? and
> why ?
>
>
> WinQCad has ...
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> Schematic Editor
> Board Layout
> Autoroute
> Gerber output
> limit of 499 pins
> limit of 2.35" x 2.35"
>
> upgrade is $120 USD to 500 pins, unlimited board size.
>
>
> Can you offer similar details about your favorite program ?
>
> Dave
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