Homebrew PCBs

Hi Jan,

The problem you mentioned is not the one in the origional post.  He 
requested some software that is readily available.  Since the 
software is free, it's hard to beat.

the problme you mention is hard coded into the software.  They force 
you to use their services.  you must buy a prototype board, not their 
mini-board and THEN you can send them another $60.00 for them to 
convert into gerbers.

What I have done is to print-screen then manipulate until the print 
is exactly correct allignment.  almost impossible for a larger board.

I wish there was a free raster to vector program that could accept 
the screen shot and then export that into a dxf or dwg file.  That 
would make the program very useful !


Dave




--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, JanRwl@A... wrote:
> In a message dated 12/17/2002 8:41:25 AM Central Standard Time, 
> dave_mucha@y... writes:
> 
> 
> > try 
> > ExpressPCB.  the latestest version has a schematic side.  I just 
got 
> > it, so cannot comment on it's usefulness.
> > 
> 
> I got this, too.  It seems amazing, but HOW can you print a "camera-
ready" 
> copy?  It insists on "shading" the back ground, and LEAVING 
the "dots" on 
> 0.1" centers over the entire area!
> 
> Jan Rowland
> 
> 
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