Homebrew PCBs

nps0 wrote:
> Recently there has been mention/discussion of several free PCB layout programs and inexpensive board suppliers.  Out of curiosity, I've compiled the following list to make them easier to find (please feel free to add to the list):
>
> Target 3001:
> http://server.ibfriedrich.com/wiki/ibfwikien/index.php?title=Main_Page
>
> Kicad:
> http://kicad.sourceforge.net/wiki/Main_Page
>
> Eagle:
> http://www.cadsoftusa.com/downloads/freeware/
>
> Designspark:
> http://www.designspark.com/pcb
>
> Diptrace:
> http://www.diptrace.com/download.php
>
> Itead:
> http://iteadstudio.com/store/index.php?cPath=19_20
>
> FAR Circuits:
> http://www.farcircuits.net/
>
> No connection with any of them - I use a 1988 version of OrCAD - but it's no longer available, and the current product isn't free.
> Norm
> W6NIM
>
>   
You could try the OldDosOrcad Yahoo group. They have downloadable versions.

Kerry