Homebrew PCBs

On Sun, 19 Jun 2005 22:56:03 +0200, Ryan C. Payne <ryan-payne@...>  
wrote:

> Has anybody here used either of these products (http://www.new-wave-
> concepts.com/)? Would you recommed them for hobbyist use?
> Thanks for any info!
> Ryan
>


I would think a solderless breadboard and a few components are better use  
:-)
If you get simulation, you would probably want a version of spice, weather  
"interactive" elements (such as leds in the schematic lighting when  
simulaition is done), which some of the products seem to have, are  
necessary is a matter of taste.
(Me personally, it frightens me that their first product requires  
macromedia flash).

I can't say anything about their layout software, cause i haven't seen it,  
other than the price appears at best average for a software you are only  
allowed "home use". It should be of reasonable quality before i would  
consider the price OK.

Note that some other packages also include schematic, simulation, and  
layout in a single product and are not more expensive while you are  
allowed commercial use. Of course there are also packages that do a  
similar thing and cost about as much as a shiny new car ;-)

I do not know how much guidance and "learning" help their products would  
offer and how much you would require. I would make sure it doesn't  
restrict me if i would consider these products.


Best download the trials, and compare to many other options before you  
spend any money. It is much a personal thing which software you like.

ST