PicDude wrote:
 Hi all,
>
> I need to get schematic & PCB layout software that supports a
> large-sized PCB
> ... ~14" x ~6" .... and possibly larger.  I really like Eagle, am very
> familiar with it, and there's trememdous support for it (in the way of
> available libraries).  But the Eagle version that supports this
> board size,
> the Professional version, is $1200.... ouch!


I have evaluated *many* PCB and schematic programs and found that I could
not beat the package from Labcenter electronics.  They do a lite version and
I think is free as well.  It is well worth the download.  The schematic
capture will also simulate your design which includes the PIC uC, keypads
(you can make your own), LCD's, memory (IIC and normal) and many more.

See http://www.labcenter.co.uk/download/download.htm#professional for the
pro version.
See http://www.proteuslite.com/other/home_uk.htm for the lite version.

Brian.

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