Pcb

[frankg521]

Hello All whitch is the best free PCB design software

Frank

[abbe]

Easily Applicable Graphical Layout Editor (EAGLE)
www.cadsoft.de/freeware.htm



hari

[Lexx0001]

I can second that. Eagle Cad is impressive, to me, anyway.

There is a size limit to the pcb, but the price is right

Bill K.

[vulcom1]

I use PCB Express and it has the size restriction also. Still large enough and if not split your schematic and then print and join both. Worked for me.
The price is also right.
John

[frankg521]

Thanks Gentleman although im a greenhorn at circuit board design i enjoyed Eagle i think its going to be the one for me. now ill try to make a board any sugustions for this task

Frank

[epineh]

Generally pins 18 thru 25 are grounded.

For some inspiration, have a look at Phils' site :

www.pminmo.com

He has some breakout boards there that might give you some clues, and lots of other useful info.

Good luck !

Russell.

[frankg521]

Hey Ressell Thanks for the reply ill fix that circuit and and check out Phil's site and hey I Read all 32 pages of your post for hacking a printer very inspiring. i have 2 epson stylus photo 820 but i guess i cant get the right ink to print circuit boards with so ill try another method

Frank

[epineh]

No prob Frank, the printer thread did get very large very quick, I am going to condense it one day, just need the time...

If your Epson printers have the Dura Brite ink they should be ok for converting, though I don't know about the mechanical side, the C84 and on all seem to be basically the same with very little changes.

The ink needs to be a pigment based ink, apparantly the dye based inks don't work, never tried but that is what they say.

Toner transfer is probably your best bet for a simple PCB making setup if you don't go the path of converting a printer.

Russell.