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Robert Baer

Jan 1, 1970
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Gary said:
I didn't say I wanted a PCB Program, I have one and it generates
Gerber Files. But when I draft up a Schematic to post on my site or
send to a friend, I have to Print it and than Scan it. I find some of
the fine Detail gets lost in the scan.

I want a SIMPLE program Only for Schematics, that generates a standard
Viewable Format!
Could care less if it has symbols, I prefer to make my own.

I didn't think this question was so hard!

Take care......Gary

No, you do *not* have to scan it.
If you had the full Acrobat installed, you could print to the PDF
printer - which creates a PDF file.
Alternately, install a PostScript color LaserJet assigned to FILE and
print to that.
Then get the freebie GhostScript on the web, and use that to convert
to PDF, TIFF, BMP, etc.

Since you like to make your own symbols, use CorelDraw or other 2D
draw program...
 
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sme

Jan 1, 1970
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I am using Eagle its easy to use and it allows me to output to gcode for use
with the CNC mill I have with a routing bit for cutting tracks .
http://www.cadsoftusa.com/
I have also tried Orcad it's more advanced but I had trouble generating
gcode from it. It has Spice built in though!
http://www.orcad.com/

Someone has mentioned http://www.expresspcb.com/ , screen prints can be
taken from this then printed to photopaper (the smooth paper that one uses
to print digital photo's) via a laser printer with full darkness set. Then
you can transfer the pattern by placing the paper over the copper clad board
and ironing the back of the paper. This should transfer the pattern to the
PCB which can then be etched. I have never tried this method myself but this
site explains it in more detail ...
http://www.fullnet.com/u/tomg/gooteepc.htm

Good Luck
Steve.
 

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