I have traditionally built circuit board prototypes using point to point wiring on a perf board. Then after the prototype I would create a CAD design using express PCB and have them make the production board. However, I recently completed a CNC router that has enough resolution to drill and route boards for me. Now, I have never used a router to make a PCB and I am looking for the lowest cost/lowest learning curve software and methods to leverage my CNC machine to make PCB's.
1. Would it make better sense to use a ink resist method to create the traces and then the router to drill the board? If so, what software would support this?
2. Would it be better to have the router cut relief traces from a copper clad board and then drill the holes? What software would support this?
3. What about Eagle software, having never used it I went to several websites and could not find a price?
Thanks
Scott
1. Would it make better sense to use a ink resist method to create the traces and then the router to drill the board? If so, what software would support this?
2. Would it be better to have the router cut relief traces from a copper clad board and then drill the holes? What software would support this?
3. What about Eagle software, having never used it I went to several websites and could not find a price?
Thanks
Scott