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* gEDA http://geda.seul.org/ ; [http://geda.seul.org/wiki/ gEDA wiki] -- free version; open source | * gEDA http://geda.seul.org/ ; [http://geda.seul.org/wiki/ gEDA wiki] -- free version; open source | ||
− | * McCAD http://mccad.com/ -- free demo version available | + | * McCAD http://mccad.com/ -- free demo version available for download; a (different?) free demo version comes with the book [http://applefritter.com/replica "Apple I Replica Creation" ] <tangent>(any useful tips in this book for [http://www.holmea.demon.co.uk/Links.htm#Homemade those who want to build a CPU from scratch] ?)</tangent> |
* Protel DXP http://altium.com/ ; [http://techref.massmind.org/techref/app/protel.htm independent Protel users FAQ] | * Protel DXP http://altium.com/ ; [http://techref.massmind.org/techref/app/protel.htm independent Protel users FAQ] | ||
* Eagle http://cadsoftusa.com/ ; http://cadsoft.de/ ; [http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorial/PCB/eagle-output-tutorial.htm Eagle tutorial from Sparkfun] ; [http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2006/03/how_to_make_a_custom_library_p.html another Eagle tutorial] -- free demo version available | * Eagle http://cadsoftusa.com/ ; http://cadsoft.de/ ; [http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorial/PCB/eagle-output-tutorial.htm Eagle tutorial from Sparkfun] ; [http://www.makezine.com/blog/archive/2006/03/how_to_make_a_custom_library_p.html another Eagle tutorial] -- free demo version available |
Revision as of 14:42, 1 December 2006
Contents
Printed circuit board fabrication
Homebrew
- Toner Transfer -- This method involves laser printing your PCB design onto paper, then transferring toner onto copper-clad board.
- Photoetching -- Exposure of PCB designs onto photosensitized copper-clad board.
- Chemical Etchants
Commercial PCB fabrication
- Submitting PCB's for fabrication -- Common processes for submitting PCB's for fabrication.
- PCB Manufacturers
Circuit construction (non PCB)
Soldering techniques
- Basic soldering -- How to use a soldering iron.
- Surface Mount
- Rework -- Techniques for fixing mistakes.
software design tools
Some people still build circuits without ever using any software tools. For complicated circuits, software design tools can save a lot of time.
schematic capture, simulation, PCB layout.
In no particular order:
- gEDA http://geda.seul.org/ ; gEDA wiki -- free version; open source
- McCAD http://mccad.com/ -- free demo version available for download; a (different?) free demo version comes with the book "Apple I Replica Creation" <tangent>(any useful tips in this book for those who want to build a CPU from scratch ?)</tangent>
- Protel DXP http://altium.com/ ; independent Protel users FAQ
- Eagle http://cadsoftusa.com/ ; http://cadsoft.de/ ; Eagle tutorial from Sparkfun ; another Eagle tutorial -- free demo version available
(Should I make a huge grid here, with checkmarks for "runs on Mac", "runs under Linux", "open source", "includes autorouter", etc. ?)