Wow - decent free Schematic & PCB software

[Shannon Parks]

From Advanced Circuits:
http://www.4pcb.com/index.php?load=content&page_id=46

Looks very good. Downloaded it and kicked its tires, and I'm impressed.

[parabellum]

How much do they charge for PCB's when you send them a design?

[Shannon Parks]

How much do they charge for PCB's when you send them a design?

Advanced Circuits is in line with the other discount fab plants, plus they have '3 for $33 each' and Barebonespcb options. They are perfect for prototyping (ie small runs). Checkout their online calculators.

But I thought I saw Gerber options mentioned somewhere, so you aren't limited to just them. You could send the Gerbers elsewhere. For example, I use their FreeDFM service even when I don't send the order to them. That's awesome service.

[parabellum]

so pretty much between 30 and 40 bucks for small orders

[Shannon Parks]

Here's the link to their barebones service which I've used a lot:
https://www.barebonespcb.com/!BB1.asp

Here's their $33 service:
http://www.4pcb.com/index.php?load=content&page_id=130

I think my cheapest order from them was $56 shipped from Barebones whereas the $33 each PCB order usually runs $115 shipped.

[parabellum]

what are your thoughts on making your own boards at home?