Yes, I searched, but I must be bad at searching because I didn't find a whole lot.
I am looking for a schematic/layout/autorouter suite. We use Mentor Graphics PADS (Logic, PowerPCB, Blaze Router) at work, and my boss has actually encouraged me to do my hobby stuff after hours/on weekends on the work computers to learn/practice since I am new, but sitting up at work doesn't exactly seem like hobby time.
I like PADS, but I don't know what it costs. Also, I am open to other alternatives. I like that it is easy to create my own parts in PADS and it was pretty easy to learn, but I hear that Protel is regarded as the more common/professional package? Also I see a lot of people like Eagle.
What's the best out there? Cost isn't a big factor, but if you know pricing please post it.
I am looking for a schematic/layout/autorouter suite. We use Mentor Graphics PADS (Logic, PowerPCB, Blaze Router) at work, and my boss has actually encouraged me to do my hobby stuff after hours/on weekends on the work computers to learn/practice since I am new, but sitting up at work doesn't exactly seem like hobby time.
I like PADS, but I don't know what it costs. Also, I am open to other alternatives. I like that it is easy to create my own parts in PADS and it was pretty easy to learn, but I hear that Protel is regarded as the more common/professional package? Also I see a lot of people like Eagle.
What's the best out there? Cost isn't a big factor, but if you know pricing please post it.
Eagle is both easy and powerful, the light edition limits size and parts count but this usually is not a issue for small projects.
Being free, price can hardly be beaten.
Rodolfo
Being free, price can hardly be beaten.
Rodolfo
There are very nice packages on the market CADSTAR 9 is available at http://www.cadstarworld.com/products.asp
A lees expensive package yet still very good and I use it at home is EasyPC http://www.numberone.com/index.asp
A lees expensive package yet still very good and I use it at home is EasyPC http://www.numberone.com/index.asp
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