please which PCB design software for 56F800
‎08-02-2006
05:16 PM
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fausto
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‎08-20-2006
10:50 AM
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kwik
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Fausto ; If you go here ;
You will get free schema design and board layout software.
Remember ; If your 56F800 isnt in the library ,copy another IC ,modify it
to look like your IC. Only the footprint needs to be correct !!!!!
‎08-20-2006
07:30 PM
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rocco
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But be careful . . .
If you use the ExpressPCB software, your designs can only be manufactured by ExpressPCB. You cannot shop around to other board houses. It will not produce Gerber files. Also, the ExpressPCB software has no error checking or design-rule capability.
On the plus side, ExpressPCB does have competitive prices, if you can get a correct design the first time (which is more difficult with their software).
If you use the ExpressPCB software, your designs can only be manufactured by ExpressPCB. You cannot shop around to other board houses. It will not produce Gerber files. Also, the ExpressPCB software has no error checking or design-rule capability.
On the plus side, ExpressPCB does have competitive prices, if you can get a correct design the first time (which is more difficult with their software).
‎09-05-2006
08:13 PM
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kwik
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Here is another place ; http://www.pad2pad.com/index.html
I would like to add some more ;
I just ordered 4 prototypes from expresspcb. Received them in 4 days.
Very nice quality. Im very happy.
There is a link between the schema and the layout.... so that all
pins that should be connected according to the schema lights up on
the layout when you select a pin.... Very nice !
So for hobby use I think its okay.
But for serious use were you later might want to choose between
different board-makers ..... no . So what.... most hobbyist only
want a few copies anyway .
I would like to add some more ;
I just ordered 4 prototypes from expresspcb. Received them in 4 days.
Very nice quality. Im very happy.
There is a link between the schema and the layout.... so that all
pins that should be connected according to the schema lights up on
the layout when you select a pin.... Very nice !
So for hobby use I think its okay.
But for serious use were you later might want to choose between
different board-makers ..... no . So what.... most hobbyist only
want a few copies anyway .
Message Edited by Alban on 2006-09-06 02:16 PM
