[COLUG] OffTopic: Hardware Hacking: PCB Making

[Pat Collins]

On Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:51:33 -0500 (EST), Josh <josh at globalherald.net> wrote :

> 
> Howdy,
> 
> This is partly linux-related as the end result will be used with a Linux 
> computer to do datalogging and control.  :)
> 
> For folks who do any kind of hardware hacking requiring the manufacture of 
> PCB's: what do you use for layout and routing?
> 
> In the past I've been known to get the cheap kits from Radio Shack that
include 
> small copper-clad boards, echant, and a tank.  I create the traces by
using the 
> small rub-on vinyl appliques.
> 
> This project is going to be a little more challenging because there are 3-4 
> SOIC's and other assorted discrete components.
> 
> I found this, but it is old and may not support SOIC layout:
> 
> http://intranet.cs.man.ac.uk/apt/projects/tools/mucs-pcb/
> 
> Obviously I'm looking for free software.
> 

http://radio.linux.org.au/?sectpat=electronics&ordpat=title


Pat