RE: OT - who has used PCB-pool?

["Ian B" <Ian@xxxxxxx>]

Thanks Dave

Seems I am half way there as I use Proteus so have both the *.lyt or
gerber
files available. I would like to chat briefly as I have a few questions
e.g.
how do I set up mounting holes and is there anything to watch out for on
my
own designed components. Track clearances are also a question I guess as
I
have disabled necking e.g. where the tracks pass between dil chip pins.
Is
this OK or not?

I will send you y number off list.

Thanks again

Ian B

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave McLaughlin [mailto:dave@xxxxxxx]
> Sent: 09 May 2002 07:38
> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [ukha_d] OT - who has used PCB-pool?
>
>
> 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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