PCB Maker Software/design

calico88 · 8th August 2006, 03:25 AM

I know this has been review many forum thrread, but I need quick answer.
what's the easiest PCB Design software to create only less than 40 component ? with available componrnt library. ?

cal

AndrewT · 8th August 2006, 08:05 AM

Hi,
I find Express PCB easy.

I am stilllllll trying......... to get Eagle to work for me.

If you plan to make your own then Express has no downsides. Except on my laser it prints correct width, but -2% on height.

calico88 · 8th August 2006, 08:33 AM

I think I need tutorial for that.
anyone can send me ?

cal

traw · 8th August 2006, 07:16 PM

i've used custompcb.com with good results - can send them an eagle file(s) directly, no need to convert to gerber. as long as your design fits the 'free' version of eagle (or you own license). panelize reasonably.... if bigger board, maybe expresspcb.

someday may try ourpcb since if you get up in quantity, they become real inexpensive.

soultribe · 9th August 2006, 02:15 PM

thanks Andrew T and Traw for that link..

hmm when it's come to Audio, believe the connectivity of a PCB is important. i came by a chance of in a shop that makes 2 identical amp.

He did an A/B switching Demostration between both. one was using a normal PCB and the other was using a teflon or something board( or something that the master of the shop mentioned was exactly the same use by Audio research)..

and clearly the telfon something was better sounding...

didnt know PCB could make a differences..
what is your remcommendation?

i am still a noobs in DIY audio. thanks you

davidsrsb · 11th August 2006, 02:12 AM

The two boards will have different copper thicknesses, far more likely to have an audible effect than the dielectric material.

AndrewT · 11th August 2006, 06:34 AM

Hi,
the tube (valve) builders say that using PCB in lieu of hard wiring seriously degrades the sound.

8th August 2006, 03:25 AM	#1
calico88 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: sdf	PCB Maker Software/design I know this has been review many forum thrread, but I need quick answer. what's the easiest PCB Design software to create only less than 40 component ? with available componrnt library. ? cal __________________ be tube

8th August 2006, 08:05 AM	#2
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	Hi, I find Express PCB easy. I am stilllllll trying......... to get Eagle to work for me. If you plan to make your own then Express has no downsides. Except on my laser it prints correct width, but -2% on height. __________________ regards Andrew T.

8th August 2006, 08:33 AM	#3
calico88 diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: sdf	I think I need tutorial for that. anyone can send me ? cal __________________ be tube

11th August 2006, 06:34 AM	#7
AndrewT diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Scottish Borders	Hi, the tube (valve) builders say that using PCB in lieu of hard wiring seriously degrades the sound. __________________ regards Andrew T.

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8th August 2006, 07:16 PM	#4
traw diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	i've used custompcb.com with good results - can send them an eagle file(s) directly, no need to convert to gerber. as long as your design fits the 'free' version of eagle (or you own license). panelize reasonably.... if bigger board, maybe expresspcb. someday may try ourpcb since if you get up in quantity, they become real inexpensive.

9th August 2006, 02:15 PM	#5
soultribe diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2006	thanks Andrew T and Traw for that link.. hmm when it's come to Audio, believe the connectivity of a PCB is important. i came by a chance of in a shop that makes 2 identical amp. He did an A/B switching Demostration between both. one was using a normal PCB and the other was using a teflon or something board( or something that the master of the shop mentioned was exactly the same use by Audio research).. and clearly the telfon something was better sounding... didnt know PCB could make a differences.. what is your remcommendation? i am still a noobs in DIY audio. thanks you

11th August 2006, 02:12 AM	#6
davidsrsb diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kuala Lumpur	The two boards will have different copper thicknesses, far more likely to have an audible effect than the dielectric material.

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