PCB Proto service/software in UK?

[Andrew Holme]

I see ExpressPCB offer free design software, but they're in the US. Is
their service any good for UK customers? What's their free software like?
Alternatively, I could use PCB Pool, but I'd need to buy a PCB design
package. Any recommendations? This is for one-off hobby projects - two
layer, eurocard size.

TIA
Andrew.

 

[Andrew Holme]

I see ExpressPCB offer free design software, but they're in the US.
Is their service any good for UK customers? What's their free
software like? Alternatively, I could use PCB Pool, but I'd need to
buy a PCB design package. Any recommendations? This is for one-off
hobby projects - two layer, eurocard size.

TIA
Andrew.

My PC is an ancient P266, running Windows NT, with only 400Mb free hard disk
space.

 

[Roger Hamlett]

I see ExpressPCB offer free design software, but they're in the US. Is
their service any good for UK customers? What's their free software
like?
Alternatively, I could use PCB Pool, but I'd need to buy a PCB design
package. Any recommendations? This is for one-off hobby projects - two
layer, eurocard size.

TIA
Andrew.

Have a look at:
http://www.pcbtrain.co.uk/
Personally, I have found them to be slightly 'better', than some of the
other options.

Best Wishes

 

[john jardine]

I see ExpressPCB offer free design software, but they're in the US. Is
their service any good for UK customers? What's their free software like?
Alternatively, I could use PCB Pool, but I'd need to buy a PCB design
package. Any recommendations? This is for one-off hobby projects - two
layer, eurocard size.

TIA
Andrew.

If you scan down the PCB-Pool website, you'll notice they've started hosting
a free PCB design package in support of their service.
Called "Target 3001!". Free only for PCB-Pool use but has a large parts
database and seems a well thought out package.
Just now attempting to start a design using it.
regards
john

 

[budgie]

I see ExpressPCB offer free design software, but they're in the US. Is
their service any good for UK customers? What's their free software like?
Alternatively, I could use PCB Pool, but I'd need to buy a PCB design
package. Any recommendations? This is for one-off hobby projects - two
layer, eurocard size.

There are a number of PCB fabs out there who have their "own" design software
that effectivley locks you into using their fab service. Many people find this
entirely acceptable, but in my own experience I value the ability to send
designs to a variety of fab houses depending on the price/delay tradeoffs or
board complexity vs fab capability. Also if a fab house really pisses me off
with a poor job/attitude I can migrate without having to learn/use another
design tool.

Probably not relevant to a European scenario, but I use Protel's AutoTrax (DOS)
which is now freeware. Fairly short learning curve, and within my region
(Asia-Pacific - I'm in Oz) nearly all the fab houses take the file format
without drama. Currently I use Futurlec (www.futurlec.com) for small projects.
There is a cost calculator on their website. Turnaround is usually close to 3
weeks though. Chinese fab houses have good turnaround but won't look at hobby
quantities.

 

[Ian Bell]

I see ExpressPCB offer free design software, but they're in the US. Is
their service any good for UK customers? What's their free software like?
Alternatively, I could use PCB Pool, but I'd need to buy a PCB design
package. Any recommendations? This is for one-off hobby projects - two
layer, eurocard size.

No need to buy, there is plenty of free good EDA software available. Try
Kicad. Find it at:

http://www.lis.inpg.fr/realise_au_lis/kicad/index.html

Ian

 

[Leon]

Easy-PC is excellent value for money:

http://www.numberone.com

PCB-Pool accepts Easy-PC design files.

Leon

 

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6) Minimum finished hole size .006"
7) Min. trace .004" - Min. space .004"
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[[email protected]]

Sell quickturn production of printed circuit boards(low price).(CHINA)

Product Name: Printed Circuit BoardPlace of Origin: ChinaFeatures:
1) Surface finish: hot air solder leveling, entice, immersion gold,
carbon ink, gold finger, peelable mask
2) Solder mask: photo imageable
3) Profile: routing, punching, V-Cut, chamfered
4) Number of layers for mass production: 2 ¨C 12
5) Finished copper weight from .25 to 3oz
6) Minimum finished hole size .006"
7) Min. trace .004" - Min. space .004"
8) Max. panel size: 18" x 24"
9) Printed circuit board final thickness from .016" to .125"
10)soldermask /Legend in a variety of colors
(Green,White,Black,Yellow,Red..)
11)operating costs (10 pieces ): 2 layers( about 0.048$/inch) 4
layers(about 0.096$/inch)
12)process times: 2 layers( 1 days, 3 days, 5 days) Ships next day.
4 layers( 2 days, 5 days, 7 days)
6 layers( 3 days, 5 days, 8 days)

Company Name: Nanjing Xilun Printed Circuit Board Co., Ltd.
Contact Person: Ms. Ding JiaBao
Leave me a message
Address: 9 Changjiang Road, Nanjing City, JiangShu Province. China
Zip: 210016
Telephone: 86-025-8606 1148
Fax: 86-025-8695 7829
Website: http://www.njpcb.com
E-mail: [email protected]

 

[[email protected]]

Sell quickturn production of printed circuit boards(low price).(CHINA)

Product Name: Printed Circuit BoardPlace of Origin: ChinaFeatures:
1) Surface finish: hot air solder leveling, entice, immersion gold,
carbon ink, gold finger, peelable mask
2) Solder mask: photo imageable
3) Profile: routing, punching, V-Cut, chamfered
4) Number of layers for mass production: 2 ¨C 12
5) Finished copper weight from .25 to 3oz
6) Minimum finished hole size .006"
7) Min. trace .004" - Min. space .004"
8) Max. panel size: 18" x 24"
9) Printed circuit board final thickness from .016" to .125"
10)soldermask /Legend in a variety of colors
(Green,White,Black,Yellow,Red..)
11)operating costs (10 pieces ): 2 layers( about 0.048$/inch) 4
layers(about 0.096$/inch)
12)process times: 2 layers( 1 days, 3 days, 5 days) Ships next day.
4 layers( 2 days, 5 days, 7 days)
6 layers( 3 days, 5 days, 8 days)

Company Name: Nanjing Xilun Printed Circuit Board Co., Ltd.
Contact Person: Ms. Ding JiaBao
Leave me a message
Address: 9 Changjiang Road, Nanjing City, JiangShu Province. China
Zip: 210016
Telephone: 86-025-8606 1148
Fax: 86-025-8695 7829
Website: http://www.njpcb.com
E-mail: [email protected]