Re: OT - who has used PCB-pool?

["Dave McLaughlin" <dave@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Ian,

I have used PCB Pool on numerous occasions. Which software do you use is
the
first question? PCB Pool can accept a range of outputs direct from some
software. If your software is not supported, you need to package the
Gerber
files with GC-Prevue which is free and available from
www.graphicode.com.
The latest version is a bit trickier to use than the old versions, but
seeing as you have not used the old version, you should be able to get
to
grips with it quickly.

I grabbed this from the PCB pool site and it shows the formats they
support
without using GC-Prevue

TARGET User send their *.T2001 File.
EAGLE User send their *.BRD File.
PROTEL User send their *.PCB/DDB File.
ORCAD User send their *.MAX File.
Ultiboard User send their *.DDF File.
PROTEUS User send their *.LYT File.

I also noticed that they can do the Gerber files for you but there is a
29
Euro charge. Much better to do the Gerber stuff yourself.

You software should be able to output Gerber files (these are the
standards
to which photo-plotters accept, a bit like post script and HPGL for
printers
and pen plotters) The software needs to produce the apperture files too
if
they are not embedded within the Gerber output (best to use this option
if
you have it) and a drill file in Excellon format. Sounds complicated
but
your software should produce these as standard if it has a CAM output.

Let me know which software you are using first and I will see what I can
do
to help. If you would like to chat on the phone, let me know your phone
number and I will call you in the evenings.

Best regards
Dave...

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian B" <Ian@xxxxxxx>
To: "Ukha_d" <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 12:00 AM
Subject: [ukha_d] OT - who has used PCB-pool?


> I am looking into making some boards and would like to talk with
someone
who
> has used these folks. I am a little short on info as to how to format
and
> understand the files my PCB software produces.
>
> Thanks
>
> Ian B

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