Re: Control Schematic Software

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "lvrofbats" <tsaldoff@w...> wrote:

> Before I begin my CNC project, I would like to draw up my control

circuits. Can

> anyone recommend a free, shareware, or moderately priced ECAD product.
>
> I'd like to be able to do both relay ladder controls as well as

electronic schematics.

>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom

I am not familiar with any ladder logic programs but I would suggest
you considder using CAD. you will need it later and this would sharpen
you CAD skills.

As for schematics, that depends on your future needs. Eagle is far
and away the most popular but his has a horrible learning curve.

WinQCAD is much simplier to learn and offers almost everything Eagle
does, including direct G-code output.

Google for olimex, the make boards but have a long list of software
vendors and list who has free demos and such.

Dave

Dave