PCB layout book

[R.G.]

OK, the new book pages got printed. I'm binding covers on a batch and will post here when I have filled the list of people who have already told me they're waiting.

[sfr]

Ah- being a relative new-comer, I hadn't heard about this - any details?  If it's what I think it might be, I'm probably very interested

[JT]

Does this book take you step by step on Making yoru own boards and layouts? Is it good for a beginner? I would be interested in a copy as well. Please let me know
Jotova@aol.com

[Rodgre]

RG, I was just looking at the info on this on your site. How could I order it?

Roger

[ncc]

Hello,
I recently had a chance to see a previous version of the book
and I must say I was really impressed with it. This is
well written, good layout, good flow, etc. Too bad I didn't know it
existed a few years ago.

It is very well done and a good investment for anyone
interested in this topic.

ncc

[Andy]

I want one as well, RG.  How much do they cost?  Truth be told, I'd buy a book on how to crap from you.  You are the most well-informed "virtual" buddy I've "met" in a long time.

By the way, that's a compliment  haha :wink:

[R.G.]

I forgot we have a new batch of people in the group now.

For those of you who haven't seen it, the info on the book is at http://geofex.com/bookpages/bookblurb.htm

I wrote out an introduction to PCB layout customized for the limited case of typical guitar effects. Actually, the approach I use works for any circuit that's amenable to human layout, but since we're all after effects, that's what I used for all the examples.

I addressed starting with a schematic and winding up with a single sided PCB layout for ordinary pin-in-hole parts like 1/4W resistors, film caps, electrolytics, and dual-in-line IC's. I did not go into surface mount parts nor double side (or multilayer) design techniques because they require a sophistication that most users won't need. I covered most of the simple optimization techniques that work for single sided boards.

I hit a lot of the points that people don't think about - for instance, what you start with is NOT the circuit at all - it's the physical restraints, like where the board supports are, the locations of any board-mounted pots, jacks, etc. that have to work with an enclosure. There's nothing quite as frustrating as having a drilled box and a completed PCB where the control shafts are 1/8" off from fitting in the holes. And I hit things like drawing in the physical constraints on an extra PCB layer that you *won't* print. That gets everything lined up.

Anyway, you can read the blurb. They're $23.75, plus shipping. I ship them all priority mail, because they cost $2.45 by first class, and priority is only $3.85. Shipping outside the USA is mor expensive and takes longer.

The book is only available in hard copy. That is, I personally print all the pages and covers, chuck them up in my homemade book press and perfect-bind them in my garage. I have had it available electronically two times, through two different electronic book places, both of which promptly went out of business. I choose not to put it on the web or on a CD, because my experience is that it would be posted or passed around on the net within a week. Sad, but that's what would happen. I wish it were otherwise.

I've flogged the book binding places raw trying to find one that could print these for me. They all want something like $18 to $20 a copy, and that puts it outside the range where people can afford it. I could get that down to maybe $4 a copy if I'd order a thousand... which I can't afford.

So - I apologize for the difficulty in getting it. I'm limited by how many and how fast I can print and bind them.

As I said, I'll get the backlog taken care of, and then post availability for the next batch.

[EdJ]

Great to hear you have new books available!
Greetings,Ed

[SoundTech]

Great news!!!!!!!  I know I've mentioned on the forum a few times that I'm very interested in a copy, and I did try to e-mail you a while back (apparently with an old e-mail address).  Not to sound like I'm groveling, but I hope I'm on the waiting list.  Once again, thanks for all your hard work, RG!

[Erik]

Hey R.G.,

I hope I am on the list. I have been waiting semi-patiently for many a moon.

-erik

[nightingale]

rg~
i'm pretty sure i'm on the list, as i raise the topic way too often. here is my emaill, send me a line when the bindings are finished... thank you very much!
~ryanS
ryansusa3@msn.com