Re: KiCAD
2007-11-29 by phildimond
... Dave - can I give you the same pointer someone else on this gave to me? I ve been down the KiCAD / AutoTrax / Eagle / etc path. Have a look at DIPTrace:
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Is anyone using a Brother B&W Laser printer for PCB Toner Transfer Method?
2007-11-29 by Harvey White
... Translation: GOTCHA! Happens lots. ... The 96A cart runs for over 100 dollars, I think about 120. 68 dollars may sound good here.... The 2200D (got it
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Is anyone using a Brother B&W Laser printer for PCB Toner Transfer Method?
2007-11-28 by keith
... I ve been looking a bit at LaserJets lately, especially the 1018/1020/1022. One thing I noticed is that the 1018 and 1020 seem to come with an
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Ubuntu- I got it working
2007-11-28 by Dave
... Ok, thanks for the info. Ubuntu 7.10 is much better than 6.06 so I am not having any problems that I can t google for now. Just had to get it properly
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Ubuntu- I got it working
2007-11-28 by DJ Delorie
... That s all you really need to start getting a feel for the tools, although adding gattrib would be useful. If you open up a terminal, you can just run
Ubuntu- I got it working
2007-11-28 by Dave
Ok, I tried the 7.10 Ubuntu and got it to install probably because of a different monitor or I just got lucky. Anyhow, I was able to run the setup on gEDA but
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] KiCAD
2007-11-28 by Dave
I looked at Kicad but didn t like it but I may have another look at it. I got the Linux latest version installing now as I am using a different display than
KiCAD (was: Re: Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?)
2007-11-28 by Wayne C. Gramlich
Dave: There is another free ECAD system that runs on Windows called KiCAD. Here is the URL: I ve never run KiCAD on Windows,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-28 by Dave
... I think I need to get a better monitor for my Linux expariments. Mine only does 1024x768 and with PCB Designer I can t even resize it vertically small
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-28 by keith
... Take a look at: system= Help A couple of books you might want to look into: Ubuntu Linux for Non-Geeks Ubuntu Linux Bible Google is your friend; try ubuntu
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-28 by Dave
I think I will stick with Windows and Eagle CAD :) Dave
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] whas wondering if i can make tssop pcb?
2007-11-27 by Dylan Smith
... Yes. I ve done home made boards with laser toner transfer for an LQFP with 0.4mm pitch. It takes some care (good paper, careful ironing on, don t be too
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] whas wondering if i can make tssop pcb?
2007-11-27 by DJ Delorie
... TSSOP only needs 10/10 rules. I ve done VSSOP with toner transfer, which needs 8/8 rules (well, 7.8/7.8 rules - 0.4mm pitch). In these, the vssop chip is
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by Dave
Ahhh...I just had to reboot after a crash and realized there are updates available. Like 173 of them!! So I will handle that first and try some more. I though
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by Dave
... It does pull Gnu EDA but its an old version from 2005. I just downloaded the image to the Linux desktop and will soon find out if that helps... Thanks,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by Dave
... I only have about a half a day experience with Linux so this may take a while. Thanks, Dave
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by Dave
... All such ... sudo in ... type ... bit; it may ... possibly ... Ok, For starters, I was in the kitchen with this setup on the counter without an internet
whas wondering if i can make tssop pcb?
2007-11-27 by eloitmtl21
hello i whas wondering if i can make pcb for tssop device with the laser printer method ?
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by keith
... Ubuntu doesn t allow logins as root without some fooling around. All such commands are done using sudo. i.e. sudo locate -u to update the locate
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by DJ Delorie
... It might be easier to burn a CD from it, then mount the CD. Anyway, the magic command, as root, is: mount -o loop /dev/cdrom /media/cdrom (where /dev/cdrom
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by Dave
... see it ... Well, after I used FDISK from an old Win98 I formatted the drive and installed Ubuntu. Now I can t figure out how to install the .iso for gEDA.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by Dylan Smith
... Make sure that under Applications - Add software you have chosen to search all software rather than just the core components. Then if geda doesn t
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by Dave
... Ubuntu ... Ok, thats what I needed to know... Thanks, Dave
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by DJ Delorie
... Ah. Install the Suite CDROM if you can; it s much newer than the .deb s. What the Suite is, is a CD-ROM image of all the sources, and a big build script.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by DJ Delorie
... Note: if your OS comes with one or more copies of gEDA pre-built, use the latest of those versions. You don t have to make it hard on yourself ;-) We ve
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by Dave
... but you ... IIRC you ... Ok, I just wiped the old XP install as it was all corrupt and slow from the previous owner. This will be my Linux box now. It sure
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by Dave
... What I meant was which download from the gEDA site? I figured out Ubuntu is Debian based so do I get that download or use the dEDA Suite image? Thanks,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by DJ Delorie
Unless you have a reason to do otherwise, you should always use the latest versions of gEDA and PCB.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by keith
... Should work just fine. It may not install the absolutely latest gEDA, but you can updaate from the gEDA website later. After you complete the OS install,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by Dave
Well, the newest Ubuntu won t run on that pc although version 6 will. I get a screen server error so I guess my graphics adapter or monitor are incompatible.
Which gEDA version for UBUNTU?
2007-11-27 by Dave
Which dEDA version should I download for use with Ubuntu? I don t see it listed and I am no Linux expert :) Thanks, Dave
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Newbie question
2007-11-27 by Dave
... for dual ... ago and ... create ... create ... software that I ... design. I find ... group, bit ... capture ... *PADS-PCB*. I ... FreePCB and ... I just
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Etching tank, build or buy?
2007-11-27 by Herbert E. Plett
... specially if you swallow more than four gallons at a time... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get easy,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Etching tank, build or buy?
2007-11-26 by Dave
... Thanks, Dave
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] To tin or not to tin
2007-11-26 by Stefan Trethan
The tinning solutions all seem to contain pretty nasty chemicals, so take appropriate care. There is also hot tinning, or coating with various other stuff as
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] 4 layer board done!
2007-11-26 by Stefan Trethan
That puller thing makes me shiver. I liked your board much better before... Nice via trick with the solder. ST
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Etching tank, build or buy?
2007-11-26 by agscal -AGSCalabrese
I recommend you get an assistant and let them take the risk. Cedric On Nov 26, 2007, at 7:34 AM, Dave wrote: Wow, I didn t expect to generate all this by
Re: Is anyone using a Brother B&W Laser printer for PCB Toner Transfer Method?
2007-11-26 by Dean Batute
Hello Ed...and all For YEARS I ve been using a first generation 1200dpi model (HL- 1050DX) with great success. Just 2 weeks ago it decided to bite the
4 layer board done!
2007-11-26 by DJ Delorie
Got one done: http://www.delorie.com/electronics/usb-gpio/ The inner core is 1/2oz 32 mil DS. The two outer layers are 1/2oz 8 mil SS, taped on with 3M 7953
Re: Is anyone using a Brother B&W Laser printer for PCB Toner Transfer Method?
2007-11-26 by art_lammoglia
... Mickey, Did it come with a Brother toner cartridge or third party toner? and did you use a laminater or iron? TIA
Re: Is anyone using a Brother B&W Laser printer for PCB Toner Transfer Method?
2007-11-26 by wh1temouse
... I bought a refurb HL5270DN a few months back. I just did a single-sided board with it this weekend using staples basic photo paper. The trace sizes were
Re: Is anyone using a Brother B&W Laser printer for PCB Toner Transfer Method?
2007-11-26 by art_lammoglia
... the ... Ed, I have an older HL-5040 and have had little success getting TT to work with it. I ve tried on numerous occasions, with a variety of recomended
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Etching tank, build or buy?
2007-11-26 by Dave
Wow, I didn t expect to generate all this by posing the best etchant question but I did learn a lot from it. The bottom line is treat it like any other
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] most popular etchant?
2007-11-26 by Myc Holmes
Try Lowe s or Home Depot for Muriatic Acid. Used in washing bricks or concrete floors. Myc in MA
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Etching tank, build or buy?
2007-11-26 by Myc Holmes
A couple of thoughts on Ferric Chloride... Ferric Chloride will slowly dissolve an aquarium air stone. It is the Ferric Chloride mist that causes problems in
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Is anyone using a Brother B&W Laser printer for PCB Toner Transfer Method?
2007-11-26 by Marko Pavlin
I am using kitchen baking paper. Works great for me, down to 5 mils with peach laminator: http://shrani.si/f/N/Dw/4St0u0SF/breskvica.jpg MP
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Is anyone using a Brother B&W Laser printer for PCB Toner Transfer Method?
2007-11-26 by Stefan Trethan
In my experience it is not the same toner, at least for the very cheap remanufactured ones. ST
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Etching tank, build or buy?
2007-11-26 by Dylan Smith
... Specifically, your stomach, but you still don t want to get HCl on you. Your stomach goes to enormous lengths to prevent the HCl from damaging other
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Is anyone using a Brother B&W Laser printer for PCB Toner Transfer Method?
2007-11-26 by Harvey White
... I *think* that I have heard things about the brother series that indicates that they are not the best for toner transfer. IIRC, the best seems to be HP,
Is anyone using a Brother B&W Laser printer for PCB Toner Transfer Method?
2007-11-26 by Ed Laughery
Hi I am considering buying a laser printer for use in making PCBs with the toner transfer method. I would like to know if anyone has experience with any