(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...
By the way, ChartreuseDog in the FreePCB User Forum uses PCBFabExpress. He mentioned in one of his posts that he has never been asked for a fabrication print....
Can anyone here recommend an electric DC motor (not wheel motor), that is about 6HP continuous, _very_ affordable, not too large, and well suited for...
Thanks Allan. I've been gone for two weeks backpacking. I saw the post from ChartreuseDog in the forum and contacted him prior to leaving. Didn't have time...
... Hi. Where I can find FreePCB libraries to download ? Thanks Hernán Sánchez in your freepcb directory are 2 extra library directories ,lib_contrib and...
I see the group has grown to more than 260 members. I am curious, is the number of users tracked in any way? I know the software can be downloaded more than...
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