Hobbyist/DIY guy in a garage. I use Linux. I have briefly tested Eagle and a couple circuit design apps but didn’t like anything about any of them, did not spend sufficient time with them either, though. Eagle is going away? Any recommended apps for designing pcb and/or services? I am also open to more artisinal methods. What direction should I point my momentum? Not afraid to try things out but also not wanting to waste time. I have been breadboarding for a minute, learned to solder, benn making some pcb gadgets and think I am ready. Thank you. (Pic is audio mixer with two NE5532 and LM386)
oh, and do not be afraid of surface mount. It’s actually easier than it looks, especially if you were smart and did order a stencil (otherwise it’s a toothpick and paste, nothing too hard, just… so slow that paste will dry out).
paste recommendation: ChipQuick. Surprisingly, stuff from hobby shop works better than many professional products, even in professional settings. I had my team leaving spatula on stencil printer for months, just warm it up a but and it’s like new. Magic.