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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Rank amateur needs advice

2009-07-12 by Steve

Will do. Thank you.

Steve K8JQ

Wayne Topa wrote:
> Steve wrote:
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>> One more off the wall question . . . can DipTrace print a mirror image 
>> of a PCB layout?
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>> Thanks.
>>
>> Steve K8JQ
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> Also a Yes.  Go to their site and Download the PDF manual (User Guide).
> It walks you through the whole process.  Overall it is one of the best 
> manuals I have used.
>
> Wayne
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>> Steve wrote:
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>>> Diptrace is free for non-commercial use, up to 250 pins.
>>> http://www.diptrace.com
>>>
>>> After you install it, email them and tell them you are on the Homebrew_PCBs list and they'll send you a free registration code that enables it up to 500 pins, same limitations on non-commercial use but otherwise unlimited.
>>>
>>> I found it very easy to start using, I've even made a few new part patterns. It seems to have every PIC made in there and a lot more ICs.
>>>
>>> Steve Greenfield
>>> no connection, just a happy user of the free version
>>>
>>> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Andrew Deschenes" <andybob_2@...> wrote:
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>>>> Hi there!
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>>>> I'm trying to teach myself to design and etch PCBs and I was wondering what software should I start with? I've been messing around with FreePCB and it seems pretty good, although if I understand it right it doesn't have any auto-routing function built in to it. Is there something decent (and FREE) that I can get that will handle the routing or is there a better overall software package I should be learning?
>>>>
>>>> Note: Whatever I use it must be freeware, as I don't have two nickles to rub together right now.
>>>>
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