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Subject: Re: free/cheap isolation sw

From: "ab2pn" <ab2pn@...>
Date: 2004-08-07

> WinQCAD is a more user interface friendly software than Eagle.
>
> Heck, even I can use it.
>
> It has an internal CNC output so you can go directly from schematic
> to board layout to CNC output for you drilling and/or milling.
>
> Also, there are many free conversion programs from Gerber output
from your PCB software to G-Code which is what the CNC machine use.
>
> Dave

I just tried this out

Very Nice program.

I would suggest that you run throught the tutorial First.

I drew up the sample board and dumped it out to G-Codes and then
milled a demo board into a piece of lexan using a dremmel ball bit
and it came out really nice.

(I need to order some real PC Board bits)

I think this one may be a keeper.

The demo will do up to 499 Pads