Hi Chris:
ExpressPCB has very easy to use free software for schematic capture (later used to check the board wiring) and software
for board layout including making custom components if their library of stock components does not have what you need.
The output file format is proprietary, which makes it interesting that Far Circuits can read it.
I just have not wanted to go through learning curve for Gerber files and all the associated stuff (maybe drilling, silk
screen, solder mask) which is very easy to do with ExpressPCB.
When you start buying many circuits per board and a number of boards from the the price gets a lot lower. When I try
Far Circuits I expect it to drop by a small integer (1/2, 1/3 . . 1/4?)..\
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This seems totally backwards. Typically a Gerber file is something
you make yourself on your computer then send it in for a prototype.
Seems odd to buy them.
I checked ExpressPCB prices and they are very high. I can get PCBs
made quickly in the US for $3 per square inch, shipping included with
$9 minimum order. And you don't buy the Gerbers.
I notice ExpressPCB offers free software. But it is totally
non-standard and you can't use it for anything other then for their
service. Most people needing free PCB software use Eagle, some use
Kicad or some others. But Eagle seems to be kind of a universal
standard.
On Thu, Aug 11, 2016 at 8:55 AM, Didier Juges <shali...@gmail.com> wrote:
I concur. I have been using ExpressPCB extensively over the last 2 years
with great satisfaction now that it is possible to get Gerber files from
them.
I typically use the mini board pro service (3 bare boards, 2 sided with
solder mask and silk screen) for prototypes and then buy the Gerbers
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