FreePCB explained

FreePCB
Screenshot Size:	250px
Developer:	Allan Wright
Released:	2003
Latest Release Version:	1.359
Latest Release Date:	^[1]
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows
Genre:	EDA
License:	GNU General Public License

FreePCB is a printed circuit board design program for Microsoft Windows, written by Allan Wright.

Functionality

The program allows for up to 16 copper layers, both metric and customary units, and export of designs in RS-274X Gerber format. Boards can be partially or fully autorouted with the FreeRouting autorouter by using the FpcROUTE Specctra DSN design file translator.

Other operating systems

FreePCB can run under Linux by using Wine and on Macintosh computers using Parallels Desktop for Mac, Virtual Box, or Wine via MacPorts.^[2]

See also

• Comparison of EDA software
• List of free electronics circuit simulators

External links

• • There is a wonderful development branch of the program on this site
• PCB Systems Design Community
• fpcconvert - a HPGL and G-code conversion tool for FreePCB

Notes and References

1. http://www.freepcb.com/cgi-bin/gforum.cgi?post=7355;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;guest=16339081 FreePCB: Latest News:New version 1.359
2. Web site: Flexible PCB . 26 February 2019.