Homebrew PCBs

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From: "nuclearspin2000" <nuclearspin2000@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2004 4:46 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB Books


> Hi All,
>
> I am highly interested in designing my own PCBs with an emphasis on
> eventual commercial products. I am just starting out so I know almost
> nothing about the subject. I would like recommendations on books and
> sources for beginners including web links where I can learn more. In
> addition I would like to hear what software packages you folks are
> using to design your boards. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks
> and best regards,

I used EasyPC for years, it's about the best value in low-end packages:

http://www.numberone.com

I now use Pulsonix, produced by the same company for professional users:

http://www.pulsonix.com

It's cheaper than Protel, Cadstar, Orcad etc., much easier to use and has
few if any bugs (they get eradicated very quickly).

Leon
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Leon Heller, G1HSM
Email: aqzf13@...
My low-cost Philips LPC210x ARM development system:
http://www.geocities.com/leon_heller/lpc2104.html