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philf:
Thanks everyone for all the replies.
It looks like I'll have to learn to use Eagle and pcb-gcode as this seems to be the only route through to g-code so I can mill the tracks.
I installed Eagle and tried last night to build a schematic without looking at any tutorials and failed miserably. It doesn't seem very intuitive but it must be better than drawing the toolpaths in Autocad. Can I miss out the schematic and go straight to putting components on the board and joining them up with tracks?
I'll also look at Autoleveller. I've set a deep cut (0.25mm) to allow for uneven board thickness (and even more uneven MDF under the board).
Autoleveller might help with other problems as it appears to work with any g-code - not just pcbs.
:beer:
Phil.
Country Bubba:
Phil,
When I started trying to figure out Eagle, I found a lot of excellent resources on youtube videos. Give it a search and you will find a ton of them. Various authors present it in slightly different ways so pick and choose one that suits you.
I "think" I have seen were some have gone directly to the board level, but after getting into it, it was easier for me to start with the schematic and then build the board. That way, I only had to directly concern myself with one process at a time. I built the schematic and made sure the connections were correct and then when I did the board, I could concentrate on where and how to place the components.
Just my .02
Art
Country Bubba
RussellT:
I second Art's opinion. I find it much easier to draw the schematic and then go to the board - it shows all the connections you have to make between the components - it keeps track of what you've connected and what you haven't.
To me that is the best bit about the program.
Russell
RobWilson:
Hi Phil
A bit late ,but I have just realised that the software that I just bought "Circuit Wizard PRO" can do circuit boards layouts , CAD/CAM feature , exportable as Gerber Files :scratch: , dxf and NC drill .
Software can be purchased at Maplins .
Cheers Rob
John Rudd:
Phil,
Starter for 10.......
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=R4DYztYB6d4
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