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...
On Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:57:01 +0200, Rick Collins <gnuarm.2006@...> ... Don't forget there will also be many people downloading only to try it and never...
Yea good point. PCB layout can be quite intimidating to the neophyte. The proverbial on ramp is quite steep. There is a wide range of skills involved. And any...
I was actually thinking the other way around, for some people FreePCB might not be sufficient, at least that's how it was with myself. But most will try a...
... The number of downloads isn't tracked, but is probably in the thousands based on my web hosting statistics. However, I assume that only a fraction of those...
I want to make you guys aware of this project. The mission statement starts out: The Open Symbol Project aims to create an open collection of schematic symbols...
Hi Folks, How does one create non plated holes? If there is a way.. I just can't seem to figure it out! I create holes with no pads, but they are still plated....
Moses, If you still want to go ahead then you will need to let your pcb manufacturer know which holes are to be non-plated, and their exact locations. One way...
What is the reason you want them unplated? if its so they wont be connected you can do that another way. Make a copper island on all layers around the hole. ...
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