--- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "aboongarden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > David, > > Thanks for your reply. Yes I have created the schematic using EEschema > and used CVpcb to associate the footprints, got a rats nest into > PCBnew, moved the components around, and tried to join them up. Trying > to create a single sided board means tracks have to cross (in this > circuit anyway), far too often for my liking, so I'm putting it down > to my total inability to route it in an efficient manner due to being > brand new to this concept. I was hoping I could prevail upon some kind > soul to have a go at it for me, so that I can take a look at the > output created by an officianado and say "ah, now that's how it's > done". I know each circuit differs, but if it can be done on my own > circuit, I've a better chance of knowing what's what. > > Alison. > > --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "yajeed2000" <david@> wrote: > > > > --- In kicad-users@yahoogroups.com, "aboongarden" <aboongarden@> wrote: > > > > > > Dear Kicad Experts, > > > > > > After years of creating small electronic circuits on stripboard, I > > > thought I would have a go at a real PCB, so I've read the tutorials, > > > FAQs etc, and managed to create a schematic using Kicad, although I > > > bet you can see my "stripboard roots" in it ;-) I want to create a > > > single sided board given my limited resources, but when faced with the > > > freeform approach offered by PCBnew, as opposed to the rigid structure > > > imposed by stripboard, I find my mind just blanks. > > > > > > I really could benefit from seeing what someone who is familiar with > > > this process comes up with. No amount of moving and rotating parts > > > around the board and joining them with the tracks has progressed this > > > board. I need help. > > > > > > Does anyone fancy a go at it, it's a small circuit, based round a PIC > > > to monitor 4 alarm sensors, and represent them to the alarm panel as > > > one sensor. > > > > > > Regards, Alison > > > > > Hi, > > Could you be more specific regarding how people can help? > > How far have you got with the design? For instance have you created > > the netlist in EEschema and used CVpcb to associate modules/footprints > > with the components in the schematic? > > Have been able to open the design in PCBnew and can you see the > > ratsnest of connections? > > Let us know specifically where you're up to. > > Thanks. > > > > David. > > > I have been doing several small single-sided prints recently, and I also have a strip-board history. Making a single-sided board is somewhat of an art-form, and a few jumpers can usually not be avoided. But it is surprising how far you can go if you route by hand - provided you have full freedom in component placement. I am quite willing to have a go at your schematic, if you mail it to me ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). No harm in trying.
Regards, PvE
