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Gerber software

ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
edited 2004-02-15 19:22 in General Discussion
Hello group,
Are there free Gerber or Gerber compatibles printed circuit package.

Thank You
Mohamed Refky

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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-09-19 09:01
    Hi,

    A good free gerber viewer is available at http://www.lavenir.com/
    (viewmate)

    greetings peter

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    Verzonden: woensdag 19 september 2001 08:54
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    Onderwerp: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Gerber software


    Hello group,
    Are there free Gerber or Gerber compatibles printed circuit package.

    Thank You
    Mohamed Refky

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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-09-20 05:38
    An excellent viewer is GC Prevue available from GraphiCode.
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-09-21 17:41
    Hello group,
    Are there free Gerber or Gerber compatibles PCB package.

    Thank You
    Mohamed Refky

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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-09-23 11:48
    Azeasi,
    I have downloaded GC-Prevue 9.2.0 but I did not find neither the program
    GC-Prevue on the programs menu nor Prevue econ on the desktop.
    I found only zip file named Prevue920.zip location F:\.
    How can I get starting the GC-Prevue.

    Thank you
    Mohamed Refky


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    >An excellent viewer is GC Prevue available from GraphiCode.
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2001-09-23 12:32
    I'm assuming you meant to send this question elsewhere but not to worry.

    First, get yourself a copy of PKZIP to extract the files from the archive
    (http://www.pkware.com/downloads/)
    Then, once extracted, there will probably be a setup.exe or other executable
    file found in the directory you extracted the files into.
    Also, look for a readme.txt (or similar) file that may give clues on how to
    install and use the software.

    I haven't tried this program myself but the above should still get you up
    and running.

    HTH

    Justin.
    Original Message
    From: Mohamed REFKY [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=ttktJEbr5Mf39Ej7GkuMipYkX14J_Q3TsnXQbHZkWKLryZaUq97Qspe1HOqrCv3xy0ww_Xz-wA]refky@h...[/url
    Sent: 23 September 2001 11:49
    To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
    Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Gerber software


    Azeasi,
    I have downloaded GC-Prevue 9.2.0 but I did not find neither the program
    GC-Prevue on the programs menu nor Prevue econ on the desktop.
    I found only zip file named Prevue920.zip location F:\.
    How can I get starting the GC-Prevue.

    Thank you
    Mohamed Refky


    >From: azeasi@a...
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    >To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
    >Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Gerber software
    >Date: Thu, 20 Sep 2001 00:38:36 EDT
    >
    >An excellent viewer is GC Prevue available from GraphiCode.
    >
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2004-02-13 10:01
    Hello,
    I need free schematic and layout software generates Gerber file.

    Thank You
    Mohamed Refky

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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2004-02-13 10:17
    Hi Mohamed,

    Try this:

    http://www.cadsoftusa.com/

    Best regards,

    Russell Warburton
    email: russell@w...
    website: http://www.warburtech.com
    telephone: +44 (0)7814 044 754
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2004-02-13 11:34
    Hard to go wrong with Eagle at www.cadsoftusa.com -- I even wrote a book
    about it and how to either produce your own boards or send them out to a
    board maker (see http://tinyurl.com/23p68).

    Good luck!

    Al Williams
    AWC
    *8 channels of PWM: http://www.awce.com/pak5.htm

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    From: Mohamed REFKY [noparse]/noparse]mailto:[url=http://forums.parallaxinc.com/group/basicstamps/post?postID=sDpyLY1tcfj0xtoEkVYu7YwWocbOZVc9g3zCMM0LcUahw919k9r3z4T4axdT5ItljZeNMyvKv8M]refky@h...[/url
    Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 4:02 AM
    To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
    Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Gerber software


    Hello,
    I need free schematic and layout software generates Gerber file.

    Thank You
    Mohamed Refky

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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2004-02-13 15:45
    --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "Mohamed REFKY" <refky@h...>
    wrote:
    > Hello,
    > I need free schematic and layout software generates Gerber file.
    >
    > Thank You
    > Mohamed Refky


    Hi Mohamed,

    There are two schools of thought.

    One is that if you are a hobbyist and just need something simple and
    do not expect to ever make large boards, you have many options as
    most every vendor offers some sort of demo version. These come with
    different levels of usefulness.

    I'm starting to make boards for people using my etching machine so I
    have some small interest in what people use. (averaging about $25.00
    a board)

    Eagle offers a free version that allows people to make small packages
    and with a limited number of pins. Something around 3"x3" and 500
    pins. But, this is more than enough for a hobbyist.

    WinQCad is another package that offers a free version and also with
    limited capabilities. 60mm x 60mm (2.35" x2.35") and then 500 pins.


    But, the one word of advice is to consider what you will need in the
    future.

    If you are a student who will be doing lots of design, then get the
    demo package that is one you will be using for your employer.

    If you are a hobbyist who will be forever making odds and ends, then
    chose what is easiest to use.

    Personally, I find the WinQCad is easier to use although it lacks
    some of the features I am beginning to want. Moving parts after
    autorouting requires another autorouting. But the software designer
    is active in making changes.

    Another thought is the cost of the full package.
    Eagle is a nice stepping stone. Free demo, $99 student version, then
    the price jumps fore professional, so getting all the modules will be
    a pretty hefty cost for a tinkerer.

    And there are others who can make the price of a new car seem low.

    Dave
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2004-02-13 15:58
    >Eagle offers a free version that allows people to make small packages
    >and with a limited number of pins. Something around 3"x3" and 500
    >pins. But, this is more than enough for a hobbyist.

    Hi Dave!

    As far as I know, there is no 500 pin limit on Eagle's free version. The
    dimensions are 1/2 Euro card (100x80mm), two layers max, and one schematic
    sheet.

    We have the full version of Eagle and for the money it is hard to beat. The
    free version is very capable -- I think nearly all of our commercial boards
    could have been done with the free version except for the GPMPU40 which is a
    little larger than a 1/2 card.

    Regards,

    Al Williams
    AWC
    * Add Floating Point Math to your Stamp:
    http://www.awce.com/pak1.htm
  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2004-02-13 17:02
    Hey Al,
    Just purchased the GPMPU40 and already loving it. I know its
    expensive to make dual sided boards with solder mask. how is the board so
    cheap? Thanks much,

    Gary D.
    Kyocera Wireless Corp.



    At 09:58 AM 2/13/2004 -0600, you wrote:
    > >Eagle offers a free version that allows people to make small packages
    > >and with a limited number of pins. Something around 3"x3" and 500
    > >pins. But, this is more than enough for a hobbyist.
    >
    >Hi Dave!
    >
    >As far as I know, there is no 500 pin limit on Eagle's free version. The
    >dimensions are 1/2 Euro card (100x80mm), two layers max, and one schematic
    >sheet.
    >
    >We have the full version of Eagle and for the money it is hard to beat. The
    >free version is very capable -- I think nearly all of our commercial boards
    >could have been done with the free version except for the GPMPU40 which is a
    >little larger than a 1/2 card.
    >
    >Regards,
    >
    >Al Williams
    >AWC
    >* Add Floating Point Math to your Stamp:
    >http://www.awce.com/pak1.htm
    >
    >
    >
    >
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2004-02-13 17:10
    You have to make a lot of them at one time :-)

    Al Williams
    AWC
    Stamp FAQ: http://www.wd5gnr.com/stampfaq.htm
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    Hey Al,
    Just purchased the GPMPU40 and already loving it. I know its
    expensive to make dual sided boards with solder mask. how is the board so
    cheap? Thanks much,

    Gary D.
    Kyocera Wireless Corp.



    At 09:58 AM 2/13/2004 -0600, you wrote:
    > >Eagle offers a free version that allows people to make small packages
    > >and with a limited number of pins. Something around 3"x3" and 500
    > >pins. But, this is more than enough for a hobbyist.
    >
    >Hi Dave!
    >
    >As far as I know, there is no 500 pin limit on Eagle's free version.
    >The dimensions are 1/2 Euro card (100x80mm), two layers max, and one
    >schematic sheet.
    >
    >We have the full version of Eagle and for the money it is hard to beat.
    >The free version is very capable -- I think nearly all of our
    >commercial boards could have been done with the free version except for
    >the GPMPU40 which is a little larger than a 1/2 card.
    >
    >Regards,
    >
    >Al Williams
    >AWC
    >* Add Floating Point Math to your Stamp: http://www.awce.com/pak1.htm
    >
    >
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2004-02-13 20:12
    Eagle does free small boards and generates gerber.

    On Fri, 13 Feb 2004, Mohamed REFKY wrote:

    > Hello,
    > I need free schematic and layout software generates Gerber file.
    >
    > Thank You
    > Mohamed Refky
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  • ArchiverArchiver Posts: 46,084
    edited 2004-02-15 19:22
    Al,

    I just ordered your book from Amazon. I also downloaded the Eagle
    software (Freeware version). I want to design a couple of boards, but
    cannot find the appropriate chips in their library. Would you happen
    to have library files for the following:

    DS1302 Real Time Clock
    DS1620 Temperature
    MAX1270 ADC

    Russ

    --- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "Al Williams" <alw@a...> wrote:
    > Hard to go wrong with Eagle at www.cadsoftusa.com -- I even wrote a book
    > about it and how to either produce your own boards or send them out to a
    > board maker (see http://tinyurl.com/23p68).
    >
    > Good luck!
    >
    > Al Williams
    > AWC
    > *8 channels of PWM: http://www.awce.com/pak5.htm
    >
    >
    >
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    > Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 4:02 AM
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    >
    > Hello,
    > I need free schematic and layout software generates Gerber file.
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    > Thank You
    > Mohamed Refky
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