Re: gEDA-user: Ngspice for Ubuntu

2008-07-03 Thread Thomas D. Dean
I have geda installed. I used apt-get install geda. Then pcb, gerbv, gtkwave, verilog, etc. I just can not get ngspice to work and I have not found gsch2pcb. tomdean ___ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/ma

Re: gEDA-user: Ngspice for Ubuntu

2008-07-03 Thread Peter TB Brett
On Friday 04 July 2008 06:06:22 Thomas D. Dean wrote: > I have tried several options, but, cannot get a plot to display. > > I tried building with --with-x, but that gives me 'no graphics > interface' Check that you have the correct development headers installed. As far as gEDA is concerned, all

Re: gEDA-user: Ngspice for Ubuntu

2008-07-03 Thread Thomas D. Dean
Thanks for the reply. I have tried several options, but, cannot get a plot to display. I tried building with --with-x, but that gives me 'no graphics interface' Any ideas? tomdean ___ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.o

Re: gEDA-user: Ngspice for Ubuntu

2008-07-03 Thread John Doty
On Jul 3, 2008, at 8:30 PM, Thomas D. Dean wrote: > I am in the midst of switching from FreeBSD to Linux. So happens, I > have Ubuntu. > > I am looking for ngspice. > > Where? How? ngspice lacks tricky dependencies, so grab the tarball from ngspice.sourceforge.net It's a straightforward GNU

gEDA-user: Gsch2pcb for Ubuntu

2008-07-03 Thread Thomas D. Dean
I am in the midst of switching from FreeBSD to Linux. So happens, I have Ubuntu. I installed geda with apt-get. Quite a few things not there. gsch2pcb. tomdean ___ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/mailman/l

gEDA-user: Ngspice for Ubuntu

2008-07-03 Thread Thomas D. Dean
I am in the midst of switching from FreeBSD to Linux. So happens, I have Ubuntu. I am looking for ngspice. Where? How? tomdean ___ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/geda-user

Re: gEDA-user: pcb DRC a bit odd

2008-07-03 Thread Ian Chapman
On Thu, 2008-07-03 at 13:31 -0700, Ben Jackson wrote: > On Thu, Jul 03, 2008 at 02:34:11PM -0400, Ian Chapman wrote: > > Hi, My pcb has passed DFM at a two fab shops (4pcb and Sierra) with 5.8 > > mil spacing. When I set file/preferences/size/DRC cu space to 5 mil and > > run pcb drc it gives me

Re: gEDA-user: Gnetlist bom

2008-07-03 Thread Kai-Martin Knaak
On Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:27:25 -0400, Ian Chapman wrote: > Hi again, how do I pull a bill of material out of the schematic? The > documentation and Google leave me wondering if it is a work in process > and which version of bom I should use. > > BOM / BOM2 - Bill of Materials (-g bom and -g bom2)

Re: gEDA-user: Frontpast

2008-07-03 Thread DJ Delorie
> Now you have Seen-The-Light (tm) and come over to the side of > photo-etch have you tried either the brass or alfoil stencil ? Not yet. I'll probably try the al foil stencil first. For those who don't know: Laminate photofilm on both sides of aluminum foil, expose it, and develop it. Now DIP

Re: gEDA-user: Frontpast

2008-07-03 Thread andrewm
DJ Delorie wrote: > I usually put packing tape on the back to keep it from etching, but I > float it anyway. I've tried lining up the two sides but lining them > up is tricky. > > > DJ, Now you have Seen-The-Light (tm) and come over to the side of photo-etch have you tried either the brass o

Re: gEDA-user: Gnetlist bom

2008-07-03 Thread joeft
Ian Chapman wrote: > Please excuse my post without a subject. > > Hi again, how do I pull a bill of material out of the schematic? The > documentation and Google leave me wondering if it is a work in process > and which version of bom I should use. > > BOM / BOM2 - Bill of Materials (-g bom a

Re: gEDA-user: pcb DRC a bit odd

2008-07-03 Thread Ben Jackson
On Thu, Jul 03, 2008 at 02:34:11PM -0400, Ian Chapman wrote: > Hi, My pcb has passed DFM at a two fab shops (4pcb and Sierra) with 5.8 > mil spacing. When I set file/preferences/size/DRC cu space to 5 mil and > run pcb drc it gives me the x, y to the centre point of a highlighted > race and I'm n

Re: gEDA-user: Frontpast

2008-07-03 Thread DJ Delorie
I usually put packing tape on the back to keep it from etching, but I float it anyway. I've tried lining up the two sides but lining them up is tricky. ___ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ge

Re: gEDA-user: Frontpast

2008-07-03 Thread James Johnston
So you cover the entire surface of brass with toner except for the areas where you want holes to penetrate (e.g. SMT pads)? Then just let it float, face-down in the FeCl? I would think it's tricky to make sure the bottom side is immersed and etches successfully while providing the top side from c

Re: gEDA-user: pcb DRC a bit odd

2008-07-03 Thread John Luciani
On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 3:07 PM, Ian Chapman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Thu, 2008-07-03 at 14:56 -0400, John Luciani wrote: > > On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 2:34 PM, Ian Chapman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > wrote: > > Hi, My pcb has passed DFM at a two fab shops (4pcb and > > Sierra) wit

Re: gEDA-user: pcb DRC a bit odd

2008-07-03 Thread Ian Chapman
On Thu, 2008-07-03 at 14:56 -0400, John Luciani wrote: > On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 2:34 PM, Ian Chapman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > Hi, My pcb has passed DFM at a two fab shops (4pcb and > Sierra) with 5.8 > mil spacing. When I set file/preferences/size/DRC cu space to >

Re: gEDA-user: Frontpast

2008-07-03 Thread DJ Delorie
> That's really slick... I love the stencil pictures. How exactly did > you etch all the way through? I wait ;-) > I assume your raw material was a sheet of brass? Yes. 2-3 mil seems to be best for the size parts I use. ___ geda-user mailing list

Re: gEDA-user: pcb DRC a bit odd

2008-07-03 Thread John Luciani
On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 2:34 PM, Ian Chapman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, My pcb has passed DFM at a two fab shops (4pcb and Sierra) with 5.8 > mil spacing. When I set file/preferences/size/DRC cu space to 5 mil and > run pcb drc it gives me the x, y to the centre point of a highlighted > rac

gEDA-user: pcb DRC a bit odd

2008-07-03 Thread Ian Chapman
Hi, My pcb has passed DFM at a two fab shops (4pcb and Sierra) with 5.8 mil spacing. When I set file/preferences/size/DRC cu space to 5 mil and run pcb drc it gives me the x, y to the centre point of a highlighted race and I'm not able to see why. Any ideas? Regards Ian.

Re: gEDA-user: Way OT: Architectural CAD programs

2008-07-03 Thread Bert Timmerman
Hmm, That would be SketchUp :) To be found at: http://sketchup.google.com/ Google SketchUp is software that you can use to create, modify and share 3D models. It's easier to learn than other 3D modeling programs, which is why so many people are already using it. Have not tried it myself, dun

Re: gEDA-user: Frontpast

2008-07-03 Thread James Johnston
That's really slick... I love the stencil pictures. How exactly did you etch all the way through? I assume your raw material was a sheet of brass? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of DJ Delorie Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2008 14:25 To: [EMAIL P

Re: gEDA-user: [OT Slightly] Contract Manufacturer Recommendations

2008-07-03 Thread John Luciani
On Thu, Jul 3, 2008 at 1:16 PM, Peter TB Brett <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Thursday 03 July 2008 16:36:42 John Luciani wrote: > > I am looking for a quality manufacturer to build apx. > > 100-1000 pieces of a few different boards. The boards consist > > of SMD passives (0402-1210), SMD actives

Re: gEDA-user: [OT Slightly] Contract Manufacturer Recommendations

2008-07-03 Thread Peter TB Brett
On Thursday 03 July 2008 16:36:42 John Luciani wrote: > I am looking for a quality manufacturer to build apx. > 100-1000 pieces of a few different boards. The boards consist > of SMD passives (0402-1210), SMD actives SOT23, SC70, > SOIC, QFP, QFN all with lead pitch >=0.5mm. SMD > Electromechanical

Re: gEDA-user: (no subject)

2008-07-03 Thread Stuart Brorson
Here's what the wiki says: http://www.geda.seul.org/wiki/geda:faq-attribs#bom_generation It suggests using bom2, which is what I tend to use. Another thing you can do is use gattrib to work out your BOM, and then export a CSV file from there. Then import that file into your favorite spreadsheet

gEDA-user: Gnetlist bom

2008-07-03 Thread Ian Chapman
Please excuse my post without a subject. Hi again, how do I pull a bill of material out of the schematic? The documentation and Google leave me wondering if it is a work in process and which version of bom I should use. BOM / BOM2 - Bill of Materials (-g bom and -g bom2) * Partslist 1,2,3 -

gEDA-user: (no subject)

2008-07-03 Thread Ian Chapman
Hi again, how do I pull a bill of material out of the schematic? The documentation and Google leave me wondering if it is a work in process and which version of bom I should use. BOM / BOM2 - Bill of Materials (-g bom and -g bom2) * Partslist 1,2,3 - More Bill of Materials (-g partslist[1-3])

gEDA-user: [OT Slightly] Contract Manufacturer Recommendations

2008-07-03 Thread John Luciani
I am looking for a quality manufacturer to build apx. 100-1000 pieces of a few different boards. The boards consist of SMD passives (0402-1210), SMD actives SOT23, SC70, SOIC, QFP, QFN all with lead pitch >=0.5mm. SMD Electromechanical parts consist of headers, USB Mini-B, tactile switch, DPDT swit

Re: gEDA-user: Frontpast

2008-07-03 Thread Dave N6NZ
Ian Chapman wrote: > Hi all, do you use a surface mount frontpast layer? What does fab do with > it and is it recommended for a hand solder job? Regards Ian. > I don't send it to the fab. I've been experimenting with making disposable laser cut stencils using it. My current workflow is: creat

Re: gEDA-user: Frontpast

2008-07-03 Thread DJ Delorie
> Hi all, do you use a surface mount frontpast layer? What does fab > do with it and is it recommended for a hand solder job? I've used it to make home-made brass paste stencils[1] for some bigger boards with high-density parts. Not really useful for hand-soldering, better with toaster oven or

Re: gEDA-user: Way OT: Architectural CAD programs

2008-07-03 Thread DJ Delorie
>BTW, my issue of Circuit Cellar Ink finally arrived today. I see > a very familiar clock on the front cover. I'll have to read the > article tomorrow. Congrats! Thanks! ___ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.or

Re: gEDA-user: Way OT: Architectural CAD programs

2008-07-03 Thread David SMITH
On Wed, Jul 02, 2008 at 06:48:17PM -0400, Randall Nortman wrote: > I know this really has nothing to do with gEDA, but I figure there's > likely some overlap in knowledge. I'm looking for a program to create > building plans with -- floor plans and elevations would be the key > outputs. Preferrab

gEDA-user: Frontpast

2008-07-03 Thread Ian Chapman
Hi all, do you use a surface mount frontpast layer? What does fab do with it and is it recommended for a hand solder job? Regards Ian. ___ geda-user mailing list geda-user@moria.seul.org http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/geda-user

Re: gEDA-user: Way OT: Architectural CAD programs (moving further left)

2008-07-03 Thread Steve Meier
Yea that is what I was thinking. My wife is a geologist and while she makes heavy use of ESRI GIS programs for mapping complex geology, faults, land slides etc. When it is time to do the cross sections she uses Adobe Illustrator. CAD seems good at representing very exact ideas it seems not as capab