![]() I just need to see the layout to verify something I'm finding a little confusing when I compare the WizNet Quickstart schematic (a PDF file) to the manufacturer spec sheet (also a PDF) for the ethernet jack. It seems to me that the reason for publishing the schematics and board layout is as a design reference, not to be used for production. Why would you need that? Are you planning on etching your own exact copies of Parallax's boards? I'll use PDFs for PCB layouts as soon as you make me a program that can convert PDFs of schematics to gerber files (or to anything that can be automatically converted to gerber files). P-CAD: Save design as ASCII.pcb, then export as a PDIF format with a *.pdf extension (these files cause confusion due to the PDF extension) PADS: Export as ASCii Output in PADS-2000 or PADS-3000 format with a *.asc extensions OrCAD: Export as GenCAD format with a *.cad extension ![]() Here are the CAD formats I deal with frequently:Ä®agle: Use a ULP available from Cadsoft for Gencad (gencad.ulp) or FabMaster (fabmst12.ulp) exportsÄipTrace: Export as P-CAD ASCii (*.pcb) or PADS PCB ASCii (*.asc) All CAD programs are capable of exporting the CAD files in an ASCii format that is usable by other software. I would also like to see ASCii formats available for any open source designs. There is a thread on Sparkfun's site about the development of the app. On my phone, I use an app called Android Gerber, but I don't see it on Google Play anymore. ![]() I played around with a 3D gerber viewer that helps visualize your vias and PTHs. However, gerbers are the simplest way to share board designs since anyone can open them, just need to download the software. From a "document availability" standpoint, I would agree that a PDF set of all docs would be a wise idea. ![]()
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