Sigh... right words wrong order.

Having professionally fabbed boards does add a touch of class to a "hobby" project... assuming anyone you know cares to look inside.

My kids would just shake their heads and call me a Loser.  It is still fun to be a Geek.

Phil

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From: TechNet [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Blair Hogg
Sent: Friday, May 14, 2010 8:34 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [TN] Hobbyist PCB Fab Equipment

I've used ExpressPCB. I think that is to whom you are referrng, Phil.
PCBExpress is a division of Sunstone.

The layout software works, but doesn't have a lot of features. I've done a fair
number of simple, small boards for the test equipment I design for in-house
use. I don't recommend getting their lead-free finish if you will be hand
soldering, I didn't have a lot of luck with it.

They also have a schematic drawing package that links to their PCB layout
package. Unfortunately, you can't export files in a usable format, so if you use
their software you must order the boards from them, unless you are making
them yourself.

There are other free design packages out there that I can look up later at
home.

Blair

On Thu, 13 May 2010 15:49:46 -0400, Phil Nutting
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:

>At the cost and trouble of setting up a "garage fab shop" and the associated
safety issues with chemicals wouldn't it be easier to use PCBExpress?  They
have the layout software, their prices are reasonable and our experience has
been very favorable.  Leaves more room for toys in the garage.
>
>Phil
>

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