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. ...
Thanks for the advice everyone! I'll try the PLATED/UNPLATED edit in the drill file. I don't really need non-plated holes myself.. I actually have made boards ...
Yes the holes are plated through with copper. Its done by coating the inside of the holes with a conductive ink that sticks to the resin/glass. the step is...
The copper is plated on, no rivets. But what i don't understand is why you don't get unplated holes if you make the copper pad smaller than the hole. That's...
Hi, One reason i could think of is, plastic studs would be used in these holes for mounting. if there is a non metallic surface, it is easy to make a counter...
Firstly as a first time poster I have to say thanks to Allan for such a great product. Fast, easy to use, packed with features and stable. I have used a number...
I've seen that error before.. I could not figure out the problem, they appear to draw just fine for me as well. I'm not sure if I ever submitted a board that...
... such a ... I ... want ... I have just been playing around with the generated gerbers. The error appears to be contained within the board outline section....
I was looking at the contents of a design file and I noticed that although at the top of the file it says, "units: MIL", many of the position coordinate pairs...
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