[Elecraft] painless PCBs

Thu Dec 5 12:35:01 2002

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" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
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
> 
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