Dear forumers,

Here I would like to know is there any FREEWARE PCB layout designing software??

Thnx

 

Try pcb123.com

 

I asked the same question a couple of weeks ago. PCB123 seems to be the easiest to use (although I'm a quick learner when it comes to programs like these), and it's got a lot of functions.

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yes, and you can order PCBs directly from within the software.

 

Eagle PCB from http://www.cadsoftusa.com has a freeware version which is limited only by board size.

It has fairly wide acceptance.

 

i would very much like to use the Eagle software ..
could somone give me a run down on how it operates..???

 

There are some tutorials for Eagle out there. I don't remember which one I used, but you really need to step through some tutorial. The interface is just not intuitive at all. Still, now that I'm used to it, I love working with it.

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I know... if it didnt get such good reviews by yall i would have given up on it...

 

It's fairly powerful, and the Autorouter is a relatively good one. Go to http://www.olimex.com and get http://www.olimex.com/pcb/8mils.dru and http://www.olimex.com/pcb/10mils.dru ; they're good design rule checkers for Eagle.

It's not without quirks- copying parts from one library to another is painful. But it's outnumbered by features that DO work well.

It doesn't crash. This is a big plus, try Protel (crapware with far more spent on sales/marketing than on engineering) and you'll see what I mean.

 

thanks ...but i need to know how to USE it...???
ok say you are drawing a line... how do you get it to drop the line to pick something else up..??? ....Or where do i look on how to use this..??
very frustrating..

 

i found it...i think..

 

protel is very good.
i used to use it .

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williB even if u found something i would like to tell you that on the download page at the cadsoft website there are two documents. one is a manual of Eagle and the other is a tutorial. just download both of them.

 

i found the tutorial here..
http://vulcan.ece.ucsb.edu/ece189/tutorials.html
it even has pictures ..lol

 

HELP !!!
the icons on the left of the schematic screen is missing ( i must have hidden it )
How do i get it back..???
damn it the is frustrating....
http://vulcan.ece.ucsb.edu/ece189/tu...schematic.html
the second image down .. with the icons on the left