CAD program for schematics

[kf0rt]

I've never used the free expresspcb software. It might be good for schematics; but, if you follow through with a PCB layout, I believe you are locked into using their board manufacturing service.

I believe that's true. It's been a few years, but from what I remember, I couldn't find a better PCB deal using other software, so I've stuck with ExpressPCB. The $59 PCB deal requires their software (in fact, you place your order within their PCB program).

Seems decent for small projects though and the PCB software will node-check against the schematic.

I've done 3 PCB runs through them and so far, all the mistakes have been mine.

[N1LAF]

I don't know how I missed this posting...

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