blinkenlight console - not only for PDP's !

From: ben franchuk <bfranchuk_at_jetnet.ab.ca>
Date: Tue Apr 13 12:16:27 2004

Paul Koning wrote:

> A couple of options, one I know, one I don't yet:
>
> Cadsoft (www.cadsoft.de or www.cadsoftusa.com) has a nice PCB CAD tool
> (Eagle CAD). There's a freeware version, but it's limited in
> schematic and PCB size. There's also a low cost non-profit version
> that's still somewhat limited but a lot less, it might work for you.
> I've been using an older version for some time now, it's quite a nice
> product.

I just checked the site, there is no Hobbiest pricing there.
I guess the state of of homebrew now days is a PIC and a few leds
on 2x3 inch board.

> There's also www.pcb123.com, which is a PCB shop that offers a
> freeware PCB tool to go with their service. I think the trick is that
> it's tied to their PCB fab, but their prices don't seem to be fairly
> reasonable. I haven't tried that yet. That one doesn't seem to have
> any size limits.

 From my quick reading, it does not have a schematic entry program.

> paul

Also what platform is needed for PCB design too. If you dig on the web
you can still find easytrax's for DOS.
Ben.
Received on Tue Apr 13 2004 - 12:16:27 BST