Re: PCB printer up and running

[Stephen Shaw <stephen@apple2.org.za>]

On 1 Jun 2001 18:17:31 -0700, Rich J. wrote:

> noone@nowhere.net wrote in message news:<3B178941.3A742641@nowhere.net>...
>> Rich:
>> This program sounds really cool.  I'd love to see this utilized by the
>> Apple community to speed the process of making prototype boards.  So
>> many projects could benefit from using a board layed out and drilled
>> with a specific circuit in mind.
>
> It is awesome!  The feature list includes the ability to add the apple
> BUS connector to drawings just for doing prototypes/final boards for
> the
> apple II.
>
> Copper corrodes, so I'll have to get either a gold electroplater
> or some tinning chemicals.
>
>> I'm sorry my programming skills are unable to assist you with your
>> project, I'd love to be in on what you are doing.
>
> want to be in on it?
>
> I need a good list of IC's DIPS (IE pin numbers) with the following:
> pin count

> space between pins 

0.1"

> pin width
> space between rows of DIPS
>
> also:
>
> connectors dimensions.
> example:  DB19 board mount,
> don't know what other connectors I'll need in the future,
> so a good list of them would be great!

DB25
DB9
DB15 (for Apple video ports)

>
> Any ideas on what other connectors I should add to the drawing
> program?
>
>>
>> Are you coming to K-fest this year?  I'd love to see a demonstration as
>> far as you have gotten.
>
> Maybe if I can get a ride.  $2.00 a gallon isn't for me.
> I'll upload a video of the plotter working soon.
>
>
> Rich

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