Hello, I'm new to FreePCB.. haven't ordered a board yet but I've drawn a few small samples and it is very easy to use, much better then some of the 'pro' ...
Hi Moses, Sorry for the delay in replying but I have been on vacation for the past week, and just got back. Unfortunately, there is no way to make a cutout in...
On Mon, 13 Jun 2005 00:47:04 +0200, Allan Wright (freepcb) ... usually boardhouses accept a separate milling layer, just name .mill and tell them. ST...
... I do not ever provide the board outline in the same gerber as with copper details. Had too much trouble with idiot fabricators who have no carpentry...
Well I downloaded ViewMate and now I finally have a print out of the board I made that looks like it will work. What are Gerber files anyway??? 7&3 fer nw, ...
Gerber files (also known as RS-274 or RS-274X files) contain the data that a board fabricator uses to plot the patterns to make the board. At the top, there's...
Gerber files contain instructions to control a photoplotter, used to make negatives for etching PCBs using photo-sensitive resist. Allan _____ From:...
Gerber files contain instructions to control a photoplotter, used to make negatives for etching PCBs using photo-sensitive resist. Allan _____ From:...
(I am sorry if I have missed them on freePCB library). I am new to SMD chips so I am not aware of the standards. I am planning to use microcontrollers in...
Hi all, A new user here. I've been searching for a usable, low cost PCB program that would be suitable for a hobbyist for a while now, and am glad to have...
Hi Patrick, Great to see the AutoIT stuff and cheers for your accolades. Me too just now finished etching of a 6"x4" board, which I put thru toner transfer...
Hi Vignesh, ... I was thinking I make my own boards with FreePCB, but for this first project I need 5 boards, so a board house seemed the way to go. I just...
Hi Allan, ... As far as AutoIT is concerned - making FreePCB more friendly for AutoIT would also make it more friendly for the other macro programs out there,...
Hi,group members I'm from China, I'm a new comer in PCB technic. My mission is to create a program which can read CAD file and show PCB layout on screen. Can I...
Hi David, ... My suggestion: draw various simple designs in FreePCB and save them as separate files - then look at the files in a text editor. You will see...
Here's a link to the Gerber file specification: http://members.optusnet.com.au/~eseychell/rs274xrevd_e.pdf This document explains the various elements of the...
I don't know if anyone noticed, but we recently topped 200 members! I think this shows that FreePCB is being well received as a useful PCB layout package. I...
I've been having trouble getting on the User Forum area of the FreePCB website. The error reads: "Internal Server Error... The server encountered an internal...
If you have a look at the homepage (freepcb.com) Allan has added a 'Latest News' item: Jan. 31, 2006 The User Forum has been intermittently out of service for...
There is a problem with excessive accesses to my site from a few IPs, and I'm working with my hosting service to resolve it. Sorry for the inconvenience. Allan...
Hi I'd like to be able to produce pad like areas with no copper but with a thro hole, I appreciate I can do this as a copper cut-out but if the footprint ...
At some point I'd like to add the ability to include copper shapes in footprints, but I can't say that it's at the top of my to-do list. What exactly are you...
Hi Allan, I was exploring the possibility of using copper less pads instead of cut-outs as they would be more flexible. I can make do without, I'm sure your...
Hi All, Is there a way to edit the part reference? Its easy if you know all the details in the beginning.. but after editing a prototype so many times the ...
This is something that I really need to add, hopefully within the next month or two. In the meantime, you can always open the project file with a text editor...
I'm a new user. I've no experience with laying out pc boards but found it easy (despite the expected first time mistakes) to import a netlist from TinyCad and...
The drill file and Gerber files should meet their requirements. FreePCB treats all holes as plated. I'm not sure what they mean by a fabrication print. It...
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