Package: wnpp Severity: wishlist * Package name : pcb-rnd Version : 1.1.3 Upstream Author : Tibor Palinkas (deb...@igor2.repo.hu) * URL : http://repo.hu/projects/pcb-rnd * License : GPLv2+ Programming Lang: C Description : modular, interactive printed circuit board designer, compatible with gEDA/PCB and kicad and various other import/export formats.
pcb-rnd is an interactive printed circuit board editor for the X11 window system. pcb-rnd includes a rats nest feature, design rule checking, and can provide industry standard RS-274-X (Gerber), NC drill, and centroid data (X-Y data) output for use in the board fabrication and assembly process.
pcb-rnd is load/save compatible with gEDA/PCB and kicad and offers various auxiliary import/export formats. Originally forked from gEDA/PCB. Why is this package useful/relevant: pcb-rnd is an actively developed alternative to already packaged pcb. It offers a lot more features, including compatibility with kicad. Is it a dependency for another package: no. Do you use it: yes. I am also the lead developer. If there are other packages providing similar functionality: yes; pcb and kicad How does it compare: vs pcb: pcb-rnd is much more modular and offers more features. An almost complete summary of the extra features can be found at: http://repo.hu/projects/pcb-rnd/features . Kicad: pcb-rnd is much smaller with fewer dependencies; more suitable for scripted/automated processing. How do you plan to maintain it: I am currently maintaining a set of home-grown debian packages, part of the upstream repository. Are you looking for co-maintainers/sponsor: yes.