[volt-nuts] PC board layout software [WAS: HP-419...]

[Oz-in-DFW]

I've used both and settled on KiCAD.  I have customers that use Eagle, 
so I have the most recent versions installed and use it on a regular 
basis as well.

Both Eagle and KiCAD have their quirks.  There are a lot of library 
components for both.  This isn't much of a factor for me because I 
always seem to build my own for projects.  I find building KiCAD parts 
easier than Eagle, though I've heard others claim exactly the opposite.

Eagle has a larger user base and therefore support community. KiCAD has 
a smaller, but very effective support community.

My recommendation is give KiCAD a try.  The real cost for either package 
is the learning curve, and I think KiCAD is easier to get productive in.

Oz (In DFW)

On 12/3/2014 4:46 PM, Charles Steinmetz wrote:
>
> I'd be interested to hear from users, whether partisan or neutral, who 
> have recent experience with *both* packages (Eagle 6 or 7 *and* KiCAD 
> 2013.07.07).
>
> Best regards,
>
> Charles
>
-- 
mailto:oz at ozindfw.net
Oz
POB 93167
Southlake, TX 76092 (Near DFW Airport)