Express PCB
ExpressPCB is designed to enable very fast rapid development of Electronic Schematics and Printed Circuit Board Layouts. Beginners and especially advance users can quickly move an idea from concept to a physical PCB.
Its mission is to solve the software and manufacturing problem for low cost, quick turnaround prototyping. Our software does this by giving you a tool at no cost with all the right features that can be mastered in a single evening. We solve the manufacturing problem by combining the speed and world-wide coverage of the Internet and overnight delivery, with a first rate fabrication house that is focused on efficient manufacturing of double-sided and four-layer PC boards.
Beginners
ExpressPCB’s Schematic and Layout tools are simple and unencumbered by multiple layers of menus, options and settings more advanced PCB Design suites require mastering before you even start on your design project.
Advanced Users
If you are in a crunch and need to quickly turn out a prototype to get your project off the ground then ExpressPCB is for you! If you have used other PCB Design tools before then ExpressPCB will allow you to quickly get your projects started.
HOW TO INSTALL EXPRESS PCB ?
- Select the Components – Begin your layout by adding the components. Select the parts from the Component Manager dialog box. Many components (such as connectors) include Digi-key part numbers to make ordering easy.
- Position the Components – Drag each component to the desired location on your board. The Snap to grid feature makes it easy to neatly align the parts.
- Add the Traces – Now add each trace by clicking on the pin of a component and dragging the trace to another pin. If you link your schematic file to the PCB, then the ExpressPCB program highlights the pins that should be wired together in blue.
- Edit the Layout – Making changes is simple using standard commands such as Copy, Cut and Paste. Rearrange the parts by dragging them with the mouse. Traces always stay connected to their pins, even when you move things around.
You can set the properties of items in your layout by double-clicking on them. For example, double-click on a trace to change its layer or width. - Order your PCBs – After you complete your layout, the ExpressPCB program tells you exactly how much it costs to have the boards made. Then order them online using the Order boards via the Internet command.