+++++++++++++++ From: "Bob - AG5Q" To: "Ferguson, Kevin" , Subject: Re: [Elecraft] painless PCBs Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 11:32:35 -0600 The schematic capture and layout programs look real nice for small boards. This is very good information for homebrewers, thanks for the link! 73/ Bob- AG5Q ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ferguson, Kevin" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 04, 2002 1:03 PM Subject: [Elecraft] painless PCBs > Sorry for non elecraft content. I know there are > a lot of homebrewer types (and aspiring HBs) here > who will appreciate the tip. > > Some of the "dream" requests being made of Wayne and > Eric would make good "true" homebrew projects. The > feeling you get when your kit-built project works well > and looks good can be surpassed when YOU designed it. > > One of the things that makes the elecraft kits so > "clean" is the circit boards. > > I HATE etching and drilling PCBs...and after all > that pain, I have never been pleased with my > results. I had given up, and reverted to manhatten > style construction, which meant I didn't start > a project if it really cried out for a board. > Finding out about ExpressPCB was a revelation. > > http://www.expresspcb.com/news.htm > > Best part for me is the free and easy-to-use > software they provide, as well as quick and cheap > turnaround on small runs. No they do not work for > free...shop around if you don't agree that the prices > are excellent. > > My only connection with this company is as a very > satisfied customer...I've dealt with them several > times over the last 4 years, No screw-ups, all orders have > showed up on time or a day early. No flaws found on > any of the boards....a company in elecraft's league > in my experience. The schematic capture is a feature > new to the latest release of software, which I have not > had a chance to try yet. If it as easy to pick up as > the layout part was, one of my wishes has been answered. > > -73- ko0b > +++++++++++++++++