Homebrew PCBs

>   Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2003 02:32:46 -0500
>   From: "Ron Amundson" <ron_amundson@...>
>Subject: Re: Re: cnc pcb engraver software?


>What do people use for software to run a homebrew pcb milling machine? I
>used to have a LPKF in the lab, but the software for it was so poor, we
>ended up going back to outsourcing prototypes. This was about 10 years
>ago, so I'm sure a lot has changed. 
>
>Most everything I've seen deals with regular G code etc, which is fine for
>model making, but I've been unable to find a program that would ideally
>take gerber or excellon to a motor controller, or at a minimum convert
>gerber/excellon to gcode. Although I can generate dxf from my pcb program,
>I'd rather create the protos off of gerber to minimize any problems.

Ron, for Gerber/Excellon to G-code or DXF $100

http://www.imsrv.com/deskpcb

For same, plus serial port machine controller (step and direction), DXF pocketing, contouring, 
drilling, 3D stl file machining, raster to vector, engraving and more $300:

http://www.imsrv.com/deskcnc

Best Regards,

Fred Smith
IMService