Bug#843839: RFP: pcb-rnd -- modular, interactive printed circuit board designer, compatible with gEDA/PCB and kicad and various other import/export formats.
Package: wnpp
Severity: wishlist
* Package name : pcb-rnd
Version : 1.1.3
Upstream Author : Tibor Palinkas (debbug@igor2.repo.hu)
* URL : http://repo.hu/projects/pcb-rnd
* License : GPLv2+
Programming Lang: C
Description : modular, interactive printed circuit board designer, compatible with gEDA/PCB and kicad and various other import/export formats.
pcb-rnd is an interactive printed circuit board editor for the X11 window
system. pcb-rnd includes a rats nest feature, design rule checking, and can
provide industry standard RS-274-X (Gerber), NC drill, and centroid data
(X-Y data) output for use in the board fabrication and assembly process.
pcb-rnd is load/save compatible with gEDA/PCB and kicad and offers various
auxiliary import/export formats.
Originally forked from gEDA/PCB.
Why is this package useful/relevant: pcb-rnd is an actively developed alternative
to already packaged pcb. It offers a lot more features, including compatibility
with kicad.
Is it a dependency for another package: no.
Do you use it: yes. I am also the lead developer.
If there are other packages providing similar functionality: yes; pcb and kicad
How does it compare: vs pcb: pcb-rnd is much more modular and offers
more features. An almost complete summary of the extra features can
be found at: http://repo.hu/projects/pcb-rnd/features . Kicad: pcb-rnd
is much smaller with fewer dependencies; more suitable for scripted/automated
processing.
How do you plan to maintain it: I am currently maintaining a set of
home-grown debian packages, part of the upstream repository.
Are you looking for co-maintainers/sponsor: yes.
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