On Thursday 07 May 2009, Mukund Deshmukh wrote:
I typed 'open source pcb' and got the relevant pages. Even typing 'pcb software' throws up relevant pages.
BTW GLUG stands for Gay & Lesbian Underwater Group.
I tried PCB software, but google threw all PCB software links except the real one which is at sourceforge. Try your self...
Preferably compile the latest source, as there are newer features being added all the while.
I have used a whole range of closed pcb design, schematic capture and simulation tools since 1984, including a few on SUN and Intergraph workstations. All of them touted fantastic features, but delivered the usual crap. Most of the advanced features like auto place and route were always a load of rubbish. So, in effect what you need is good editing features.
PCB has all of em. But the best part is this: the files are saved as text files. Thus replacing or positioning a component is just a matter of opening text editor and changing a few coordinates. Eg. very very useful for precision positioning a component in a large dense board.