Can interoperate with free schematic capture tools such as gEDA and xcircuit.Postscript and Encapsulated Postscript output.By changing a compile time setting, this can be set as high as needed. Up to 16 copper layer designs by default.You can expect a vast amount of tutorials on the net for free software. (I had to learn it too, and it's easy now) You have to learn how to make a new one based on an existing pad layout or a component. PCB includes a rats nest feature, design rule checking, and can provide industry standard RS-274-X (Gerber), NC drill, and centroid data (X-Y data) output for use in the board fabrication and assembly process.'įor the parts library: I even had to make some parts for simple projects in Eagle, so do not expect out of the box support to all components. 'PCB is an interactive printed circuit board editor for the X11 window system. There is a free linux program called PCB.Įdit: I found out there is a windows version too! Please help me out with some suggestions for EDA programs and some basic tutorials will help use them (if you can). I don't think I will ever go bigger than 12'x15' (305mm x 381mm) double layered for any project I would ever imagine doing. (Sometimes I want my board to look pretty or just come out flawless). I need it to be able to produce the files needed producing professionally done PCBs time to time. I have a hard time learning (CAD, CAM, and) EDA software so I rather pick one EDA program and use it all the time.

(Some projects are audio related, and some are non-audio related). My only concern with Eagle CAD is the limitations on the routing area on the free version (and the over priced Standard Edition). I'm looking for a free easy-to-use alternative to Eagle CAD with a good parts library.

Industry standard drc cam 350