Homebrew PCBs

I need to draw some schematics
of my circuits, but I do not have
any software.

Any recommendations on free
or inexpensive software for
this?  The simpler the better.

TIA,

Dave
The Inexpensive Seismometer Project
http://www.infiltec.com/seismo/
Yukon Gold Prospecting
http://www.infiltec.com/gold/yukon/
http://www.infiltec.com/

Hello Dave,

YES!  There are some schematic and PCB programs out there.  Eagle 
Express is a FREE download with ONLY a limitation of board size (4" x 
3.2" size board) but it is FULLY functional schematic editor AND is 
will then create the PCB for you even including a Autorouter.  Here 
is there website: http://www.cadsoftusa.com/freeware.htm

Here is a FREEWARE full version of SCORE - Schematic Capture for 
Windows™ which there are NO limitations at all.  Here is there 
website: http://members.ol.com.au/score/

WinCircuit2002 and WinSchema98 are a good choice for doing schematic 
drawing with WinSchema98 and then trun around and do the PCB with 
WinCircuit2002.  Here is there website:  
http://www.kagi.com/alain.michel/anglais.htm

I hope this helps

Jon Bevar
Founder of RoBasic Research
http://www.robasic.com
"Robotic Interfacing via the Personal Computer"

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@y..., "David Saum" <dsaum@i...> wrote:

> I need to draw some schematics
> of my circuits, but I do not have
> any software.
> 
> Any recommendations on free
> or inexpensive software for
> this?  The simpler the better.
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Dave
> The Inexpensive Seismometer Project
> http://www.infiltec.com/seismo/
> Yukon Gold Prospecting
> http://www.infiltec.com/gold/yukon/
> http://www.infiltec.com/

Check the Bookmarks area of Homebrew PCBs.

A reminder for everyone- although the list hasn't been here that
long, a lot of people have already asked and answered a lot of
questions. I've posted some (I think) very useful links in the
Bookmarks section.

So, ask questions, but look around a bit first and see if the
answer is already here.

BTW, I am using (still learning) the free Schematic and PCB
software from CADSoft, Eagle 4. It is free for personal use.

http://www.eagle.de

And we're up to 171 members!

Steve Greenfield

--- David Saum <dsaum@...> wrote:
> I need to draw some schematics
> of my circuits, but I do not have
> any software.
> 
> Any recommendations on free
> or inexpensive software for
> this?  The simpler the better.
> 
> TIA,
> 
> Dave
> The Inexpensive Seismometer Project
> http://www.infiltec.com/seismo/
> Yukon Gold Prospecting
> http://www.infiltec.com/gold/yukon/
> http://www.infiltec.com/
> 
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Added to the Bookmarks page.

Steve

--- robasic <robasic@...> wrote:
-snip-
> Here is a FREEWARE full version of SCORE - Schematic Capture for 
> Windows\ufffd which there are NO limitations at all.  Here is there 
> website: http://members.ol.com.au/score/
> 
> WinCircuit2002 and WinSchema98 are a good choice for doing
> schematic 
> drawing with WinSchema98 and then trun around and do the PCB with
> 
> WinCircuit2002.  Here is there website:  
> http://www.kagi.com/alain.michel/anglais.htm
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--- robasic <robasic@...> wrote:

> Jon Bevar
> Founder of RoBasic Research
> http://www.robasic.com
> "Robotic Interfacing via the Personal Computer"

And added this to the SumoRobot Bookmarks.

Steve

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At 02:10 PM 3/2/02 -0500, David Saum wrote:
>I need to draw some schematics
>of my circuits, but I do not have
>any software.

I think very highly of CADINT.  They now have a free version which is good 
for up to 250 pins.  In fact, you are using the paid for version with a 
license good for 250 pins.  That license is free.

You can download the most current version from both www.cadint.com and 
www.cadint.se .  You will have to fill out a little form to get it but they 
don't spam you or sell your email address.  Be sure to also download the 
manual and tutorial - these are not included in the main download.

If you decide you like the package enough to upgrade to the pay version, 
they have several options available.  The high end is fairly pricey but I 
feel it is serious bang for the buck.  Note that the only thing that 
changes when you upgrade is the license file and passwords.  You still keep 
the same program you were using with the free license.

In a nutshell:
250 pins - downloaded:          free
250 pins - shipped on CD:       $10
non-commercial - 500 pins:      $90
Other variants are available.

dwayne



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