DIY Layout Creator - software for easy drawing PCB, vero and perfboard layouts

[skiraly017]

In Firefox it works, IE also. Which browser are you using?
Anyway, just jange ext back to .diy and it'll work. DIY files are XML which is plain text.
Cheers

Cool thanks. Using IE but now that I know the fix it's not an issue.

[scaesic]

Of course someone can...but not me I hardly understand the problem 

you going to release the code so someone can give it a go?

[bancika]

Maybe better idea is that anybody who could do it can join the project.

[Roobin]

Hey people,

Bancika, the EZvibe should have been sent to you. I clicked the "Submit..." button.

Ive uploaded a gif file of it in my layout area - it has a little jumper note, as well as labels. Enjoy. If anyone checks it, or uses it PM me, for any ammendments or the like.

Thanks again Bancika.

BTw whats the rules on posting schematics, etc in the layouts? Can I post 'em if I put a web page address on it? Or is that just a no-no altogether?

[bancika]

Thanks for layout, looks great!!
As for posting external files, go ahead. Just put URL

Btw, I'm working on transformer components...

Cheers

[markm]

Well done bancika!
This software was tops many updates ago and just keeps getting better!
I use it alot and am very pleased. Thank you for the hard work that has made MY DIY life easier!!

[bancika]

I finished transformers, here's a pic. What do you think about look, colors, etc?

[lovekraft0]

I imagine you've already considered this, but you'll need to make provisions for center taps on some transformers.

Great piece of kit, BTW - it takes a phenomenal individual to do this quality of work and invest this kind of effort in free software, many thanks!!

[bancika]

yeah, it occured to me. I'd avoid putting two separate components for xformer with and without CT. I'll just put CT everywhere, so it can be ignored when not needed

[mydementia]

For everyone posting layouts thru the DIY Layout Creator tool - please make a note indicating whether the layout has been verified (built) or not...maybe a 'check box' on the hosting site?
I recently made the BMP Triangle PCB, populated it, and nothing happened.  Thanks to DanN (my new hero) I rearranged the parts/flow around Q2 and changed out R22 (apparently it's supposed to be 100k - not 100R) and now it works great.

This layout tool is fantastic - now we need to ensure that there's some sort of quality control... It would also be nice if the layout maker put in a url for the schematic used...
Just my 2-cents.
Mike

[bancika]

Well, I agree. But it's much up to me. Layout makers should put (un)verified labels inside layout. Whenever layout is veryfied just send new file and I'l be happy to update it.
Cheers

[KerryF]

Have you uploaded the new version with the transformers yet?

[Roobin]

Also, just thinking about space online on your site, Bancika, instead of having a PCB and perfboard layouts, instead maybe one or the onther, seeing as they are virtually the same.

I expect you're going back to uni soon - good luck.

[bancika]

Hi Guys,
I didn't uplaod new version. I was waiting to add few more options but some commercial project got in a way (hey, I've got to make a living somehow ) I'll upload it in a few days.
As for layouts,it's not a problem, since they weight usually less than 10K and I have 100MB hosting space, so it's not big deal
Cheers

[JimRayden]

Doing a PCB layout for my power supply made me wonder if it'd be possible to implement el.cap radius changing possibility. I'm using some big caps there but the symbol is really small. It's pretty frustrating measuring the distance on the caps to see if the BIG ones would fit on that PCB next to each other.

Other than that, the prog's working great!

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Jimbo

[bancika]

it's been talked about before. It is nice idea but it would require breaking concept that is unique for all components. I'd need to add new field only for electrolytes. Maybe I could put size field with few preset options (like small, medium, large) for caps, resistors and electros. I just can't promise when will this hapen, the reason is in previous post

[skiraly017]

In regards to the sizing and spacing of parts, the coolest thing about bancika's software is that I can print the PnP on a regular sheet of paper, cut it to size and then stick it to some adhesive foam that I have (which can be found at just about any craft store for $1.00 a package). I then take a pin or thumbtack, open the pad holes and insert the components. This allows me to place the components on the proposed board a get a "real feel" for how things will lay out prior to committing any idea to etching.

Bancika, is there a timeframe or ETA for the off-board components feature? I don't want to sound impatient, I'm just curious. This is a killer application and I'm very grateful that you've taken the time to develop it. Thanks again.

[bancika]

I'm glad it helps man, really am 

[blues123]

Just wanted to add my thanks.
I've never used any software for layouts before as I've always found them hard work. Thats not the case with yours. It's really user friendly and inspirationally.
If you haven't tried it already, what are you waiting for?

WELL DONE........

[BigT]

Bancika, I tried right clicking on your layouts but the "Save Target As..." is grayed out.  What am I doing wrong?

BigT