Welcome to the homepage of Lasagne. This project aims at creating a new PCB (printed circuit board) layout/CAD/CAM program. The main objectives are:
Simplicity: it will have functions like the well-known open-source program "PCB". Advanced features such as schematic input, netlist editing and autorouting/autoplacement are of low priority.
Extensible modern library: there will be a focus on SMD devices, including QFP and BGA packages, with appropriate terminal numbering.
Support for a precise and configurable solder mask, and buried/blind vias will enable the design of complex high-density layouts.
Easy viewing: beside the conventional colour-coded 2D view, an OpenGL-based 3D interface will be available to facilitate the creation of multi-layer layouts.
Full compatibility with commercial manufacturing processes, with fully configurable output file formats (Gerber, Excellon, PostScript).
All code within this project is covered by the GNU Public License (GPL). This means that you are allowed to download, use, modify, and redistribute the software for free, provided anything you include it in is also covered by the GPL. Also, the authors cannot be made liable for any loss or damage caused by this software in any way. See the file COPYING for details.
Project Status
The project is alpha status, and is constantly being developed. I am tailoring it to the particular needs for a layout I have to design. Once the design is complete, Lasagne will be released as beta or mature software. For the impatient, you can obtain the CVS version at any time (see download section).