gEDA-user: [pcb] "first board" docs

[John Luciani]

On Dec 7, 2007 1:27 AM, DJ Delorie <dj at delorie.com> wrote:
>
> > Third: 555 SMT blinky.  Same thing, but mostly SMT, with a ground
> > plane on the back.  This introduces SMT, vias, and thermals.
>
> I'm thinking of something that uses two chips, like a USB to RS232
> converter, so I can put stuff on both sides, force vias, etc.  Too
> much?

I think your original idea was pretty good. It seems like a natural
progression for learning PCB layout or evaluating the tool.

1. Very simple board with old technology
2. Simple board with old technology
3. Update of simple board to modern technology

(* jcl *)

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