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Here are ExpressPCB "Mini Board" PCB board files for the Propeller chip either from the forum or my own.

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Note:  I've found that ExpressPCB is the lowest cost PCB service with fast turn around of low quantity.  I highly recommend the "Mini Board" service.  For $51 and ~$10 shipping you can have 3 boards delivered in less than 1 week.
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"Mini Board" service requires the PCB to be exactly 3.8"x2.5" with only two layers (no silkscreen, no resist).
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The also have an OK schematic program that will assist finding problems with your circuit.
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However, these programs are nowhere as complete as PcbExpress, another service I've used.  The main things missing are auto routing and true circuit checking.  But, ExpressPCB is very quick to learn and easy to use, so I'd highly recommend it to hobbyists.
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I've seen that some people use this software to make their own boards by taking screenshots of the layers and then printing them out for transfer...

 

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Propeller Platform Express

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See product page for ExpressPCB layout and schematic downloads

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Propeller Platform V3 by Jon Williams

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Status:  Featured in Nuts and Volts Magazine May 2009 issue (page 70)

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This looks like a nice breakout board for the Propeller!

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To be sold by Parallax

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Discussed in this forum thread 

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For DIP package.

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ExpressPCB PCB and Schematic files:  Propeller_Platform.zip

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Basic Propeller SMT Board

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Status:  Built and tested.

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For QFP package. 

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Includes power jack, switch and both 3.3 and 5.0 LDO regulators.  Plenty of room on board for other components.  I2C and PropPlug headers provided.

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ExpressPCB PCB files:  BasicPropSMT.zip

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PropEKG by Ray Allen

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Status:  Built and tested.

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A couple of minor cosmetic changes made in this version.
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 For DIP package.

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ExpressPCB PCB file:   PropDipEKG11.zip

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Mini-Marx Controller by Ray Allen

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Status:  Rev.11 built and tested LCD, MAX1270, and AD5206.

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For DIP package.  Meant to drive Sparkfun's "Huge" LCD, a quad digital pot and an 8-channel ADC.

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ExpressPCB PCB file:   PropDip_V11.zip

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PROPELLER MULTI-CONTROLLER by Chris Savage (Parallax)

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ExpressPCB PCB and Schematic files:   Propeller Multi-Controller Board.zip

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Status:  Built and tested.

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For DIP package.  Note that board is drawn upside down.

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Source Page:  http://www.parallax.com/Resources/ParallaxProjects/Propeller/tabid/664/Default.aspx

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MiniProp by Ken Peterson

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For QFP package.  Two boards on one mini-board.

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Status:  Built and tested.

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Forum thread:  http://forums.parallax.com/forums/default.aspx?f=25&m=290690

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ExpressPCB PCB and Schematic files:   Miniprop_I.zip

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Propeller Express by Newzed

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For DIP package.  Note that board is drawn upside down.

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Status:  Not built or tested.

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Forum thread:  http://forums.parallax.com/forums/default.aspx?f=25&m=139856

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ExpressPCB  PCB file:  Propeller_Express_Rev_F.zip