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Which Arduino shield part will make a shield shaped pcb? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: stryker
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2013, 02:10:21 pm
content: Hi,Not sure if this is a bug with the gerber viewers but I've made up a design for an Arduino shield using both the sparkfun longpads part, and now the adafruit ARDUINO-BPLACE part and neither of them is rendered as a shield shape by theMayhew Labs web viewer. Also, unlike the template for the Dangerous Prototypes Sick-of-Beige, a polygon for GND doesn't get constrained to the shape either in ratsnest view. In each case it's a rectangular board.Mayhew has a demo gerber to view which is the classic Arduino shield shape, so it is possible.Rather than rework this another time in trial and error - or send away a design and have it come back a boring rectangle - has anyone used either of those to make a shield that seeed etc cut to the classic shape? If not, what part do you recommend that has the correct shape and dimensions to do this?Thanks, Geoff

author: c4757p
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2013, 02:15:43 pm
content: Quote from: stryker on August 22, 2013, 02:10:21 pmThis viewer always renders all my silkscreens as big white blobs and has never recognized anything I would call a board outline. Don't trust it...

author: Jon Chandler
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 22, 2013, 03:23:20 pm
content: You might try submitting your Gerbers to FreeDFM.com. This is a service provided by Advanced Circuits that checks for and catches many errors, and also provides illustrations of each layer.

author: kizzap
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 23, 2013, 01:47:07 am
content: If you are really worried, feel free to email me the .brd file, and I'll try render it up with an eagle add-on I've found, which is somewhat decent, otherwise you could try eagleup which converts the eagle board into a google sketchup component.-kizzap

author: stryker
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 23, 2013, 02:23:03 pm
content: Hi,I just spun up a quick and dirty re-using the Adafruit one that reads like it should include the shape - and then used Viewplot for a 2D view of the gerber and it's confirming what the 3D viewers showed.The quest continues.Geoff

author: stryker
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 03, 2013, 01:12:11 pm
content: Hi,Mike over at the Adafruit forum helped me find the answer. The shield-shaped template that should be on the dimension layer is on a silkscreen layer instead, and this part appears to be shared among many libraries. Moving the shape to the right layer and the gerber viewers show the right shape now.Adafruit forum threadlinked here.Cheers !Geoff
Pad issue with adding part from libary - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: richcj10
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 26, 2013, 05:47:22 am
content: I made this Lib. attached.when I go to add the part onto the PCB the pad gets bigger some how. This makes the DRC fail.any Ideas? I have this confirmed from part M66. if you look at pin one in Lib editor it goes to the sides of the pad. In the board editor the pad is wider than the marks.

author: kizzap
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 26, 2013, 10:08:10 am
content: It has to do with the DRC for Eagle.Open the DRC menu (left middle, looks like a magnifying glass over some traces above the yellow circle with the exclamation mark)In the tab "restring" you will see a column marked %, modify this to your need.Alternately, and this is what I have done, is download a DRC ruleset that is suitable for your fab needs. I use one fromOSHParkunder Design Rules, and I find it incredibly useful.-kizzap
copper pour in a copper pour - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: richcj10
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 09, 2013, 04:05:11 am
content: I have ground plain on a board. I need to have a copper pour added. How can I do that?

author: WarSim
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2013, 04:13:01 am
content: Second pour is made the same way as the first pour.If it is completely within the first it will repel the first.If they overlap the you need to mark one of them first.

author: richcj10
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 09, 2013, 04:24:16 am
content: figured it out:http://dangerousprototypes.com/2012/07/18/eagle-polygons/

author: westfw
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 09, 2013, 05:33:40 am
content: The "rank" parameter of a polygon will determine which of overlapping polygons will take precedence over a given area...
Copying parts of schematic between two sch files - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: glatocha
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 09:46:15 am
content: HiIs it possible to copy part of schematic from one file to the other? For example I mostly use the same power supply + uC + programmer connector. Would be nice to copy it connected from one file to the other.Greetigns

author: TerminalJack505
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 05:38:43 pm
content: Yes, this is possible. Copying and pasting is unnecessarily complicated in Eagle since they don't use the standard shortcut keys and whatnot.You basically use the group select to select the components, nets, etc. and then hit the copy button then CTRL+rightclick on the group. At this point you will be dragging around the selected group. Hit escape since you don't want to drop it back into the current schematic.Now pull up the schematic that you want to paste into. Click the Paste button. Drop the group on the schematic.

author: glatocha
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 10:00:59 pm
content: thanks, that will save some time

author: stryker
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 10:19:38 pm
content: Quote from: TerminalJack505 on July 03, 2013, 05:38:43 pmThanks for the tip! That will save time and avoid potential errors here too.

author: andersendr
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 05, 2013, 04:24:30 am
content: Another handy tip is that if you have certain components you use a lot, why not make them a library item so you can just add the entire lot. I have done this a lot for my more common items, essentially making library building blocks.
Eagle TL074 bug? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: David Aurora
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 01:55:48 pm
content: I think I've always used SMD versions of the TL074 in Eagle, but I needed to spit out a quick problem solver board tonight and had a pile of through hole versions on hand so I drew up a file with one of those and etched it.And the spot for the TL074 is the wrong goddamn pin pitch.I've double checked the board/part in Eagle, dragged the TL072 I also had on the board over the spot where the quad goes, dragged in other DIL14's and overlayed them, and yep, it's bang on in the file with any chip I throw at it. The pitch of the quad is definitely right on the screen. Everything else on my board lines up perfectly too, it's not like the layout got scaled or something when I printed. But I'm sitting here with a board in my hand that I sure as hell can't attach a TL074 to, the pin pitch is too small so the pins are way off.I think I may have experienced this once before with a standard 28 pin IC that didn't line up but that was a million updates ago (I'm currently on the latest version, just updated a couple days ago. Thoughts?

author: glatocha
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 03, 2013, 10:06:01 pm
content: Maybe the manufacturing problems.Make a 1:1 printout and check if the chip fits.This looks exactly on the grid for me:

author: David Aurora
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2013, 01:09:45 am
content: That's exactly what I'm saying dude. It's 100% correct on the screen. But it prints that one chip the wrong size. All components around it are perfectly spaced on the print, so the problem is not the print. For some bizarre reason it's resizing that one chip behind the scenes when I go to actually make the board

author: David Aurora
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 04, 2013, 01:15:17 am
content: Hmm, seems OK now on a fresh copy. But the dud PCB shows it plain as day- everything is correctly spaced on it except that one op amp. Bizarre.
Library part for IC containing multiple components. - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: DenzilPenberthy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2013, 11:39:01 am
content: Hi All,All the library tutorials I've seen cover the case where the whole of device is used in one location on a schematic. i.e. the schematic symbol has all of the pins on it.What I want to do is create a part for a 6x Schmitt trigger inverter. So the schematic will have six inverters and two power pins which I want to split up and place around my schematicDoes anyone have any hints and tips on how to do this?On a related note, I'm having a play around with existing parts that are like this. e.g. a 4001 quad NAND gate. When I place it on the schematic the NAND gates place one at a time, appearing as IC1A then IC1B, C, D etc then IC2A etc. How do I get the power pins to appear on the schematic?Many thanks in advance!

author: senso
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2013, 12:26:34 pm
content: To show the power pins, righ-click in any of the gates, Invoke and click on power and place the two pins where you want.Never done a multi piece component in eagle, so I can't help you in that respect.

author: DenzilPenberthy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2013, 01:21:02 pm
content: Aha! well you've solved one half of my mystery though. Thanks.I'll have a crack at seeing if I can reverse engineer one of the existing parts to see how to create it.

author: DenzilPenberthy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 09, 2013, 02:27:34 pm
content: Found a tutorial here.http://myhome.spu.edu/bolding/EE4211/EagleTutorial4.htm
Part Library Web Site? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Szewczykm
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 24, 2013, 01:57:43 pm
content: I swear when listening to the show they were talking about a service where guys share CAD parts in Eagle and other library formats. I can't find the reference or the web site. Am I nuts?Thanks!Mike

author: stryker
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 24, 2013, 03:48:35 pm
content: Hi Mike,Would it have been HackEDA? I have it bookmarked but don't know where I heard about it.http://www.hackeda.com/It's a library of EagleCAD building block designs. No parts that I can see there though.Geoff

author: croberts
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 24, 2013, 04:05:00 pm
content: Hello MikeMaybe one of thesehttp://www.microbuilder.eu/Projects/EagleFootprintLibrary.aspxhttp://www.ladyada.net/library/pcb/eaglelibrary.html

author: Szewczykm
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 24, 2013, 05:57:58 pm
content: No, I though there was a place to share designs and stuff...I'll keep looking, and maybe have to invent one

author: MacAttak
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 24, 2013, 07:37:22 pm
content: You mean like the Libraries area of the Eagle website itself? This is stocked via user uploads, it's not something Cadsoft maintains directly:http://www.cadsoftusa.com/downloads/libraries?language=enI'm not saying the quality of everything there is going to be awesome... but it seems to fit the bill for what you are asking for.

author: Szewczykm
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 24, 2013, 07:52:47 pm
content: I sent an e-mail to Chris and he pointed out the episode of The Amp Hour for me.The show was with Andrew Seddon of Circuit Hub:http://www.theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-131-necessary-networked-novelty/Still checking out the web site to see if it's what I need, but that's definitely the site I was looking for.Thanks!

author: glatocha
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 28, 2013, 03:29:30 pm
content: A lot of people send they library to the cadsoft site. Download/libraries
TL072 dual op amp in Eagle with power connections? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: stryker
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2013, 07:40:14 am
content: HiI've found the DIP8 TL072 dual op amp in two libraries for Eagle so far, and neither has connections in the schematic for pins 4 & 8, for VCC- & VCC+. Has anyone found one, or an alternative that's pin-compatible you can recommend that does have them?ThanksGeoff

author: TerminalJack505
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2013, 08:47:23 am
content: The power pins will be there. Right click on the symbol and click "Invoke." The power pins will be in the list of the dialog that pops up.

author: stryker
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 15, 2013, 11:18:12 am
content: Thanks. I knew there had to be a secret handshake ;-)
Eagle Footprint Pads Changing Size from Library to Board - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: menimitz
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2013, 06:15:44 pm
content: I am using the Sparkfun Library RGB LED footprint. For some reason, when I go to my actually PCB layout the footprints become larger than they are set and appear in the Library. The pads originally overlapped one another, but after something I did today they are now just too large for my DRC. I need this board to meet OSHPark rules, and it currently won't pass like this.I also checked, and its not just a visual glitch. The Gerber files come out with the overlaps / oversized pads intact.I have some experience using Eagle, but have never ran into a problem like this before. Is there some setting that governs the size of these pads despite what the footprint shows? Is this footprint simply messed up and I just need to start with my own?Any insight into better understanding how this works would be greatly appreciated. I have searched online but don't know what terms to use to get the results I want.The image below compares the footprint in the library to my actual results in the PCB editor.

author: TerminalJack505
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2013, 07:01:35 pm
content: There are a couple of comments toward the bottom ofthis pagethat sounds like your problem.Quote

author: menimitz
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 14, 2013, 06:33:50 am
content: That fixed it right away. Thanks. I should have seen that page myself. At least someone else here can benefit from this info now.
Eagle Board Layout Assistant - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Jon Chandler
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2013, 08:21:37 pm
content: Layout out boards to fit enclosures can be difficult, especially the cross-shaped boards designed to use the maximum area of an enclosure. The make the process easier, I created the Eagle Board Layout Assistant using Visual Basic. It should run on any Windows computer and generates a script file to create the board in Eagle. No installation is required. VB6RUN.DLL is required which is usually on computers running Microsoft applications.Information and instructions for using the program may be found here.

author: stryker
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2013, 10:06:53 am
content: Thanks Jon. I've downloaded this and bookmarked that instructions page. Looking forward to giving this a crack.Cheers ! Geoff

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2013, 01:55:48 pm
content: Simply make a tool that can slice the 3d model (step file), shrink the outline and export that as a layer. The you really have the right contour.

author: Afrotechmods
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 22, 2013, 10:34:20 pm
content: This is extremely clever! Well done Jon.
[solved] How can I leave holes in pads when printing? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: microbug
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 18, 2013, 05:27:29 pm
content: Hi,I am designing my first proper pcb with Eagle, and when I print it I set it to black so it prints out all the layers selected as pure black. This all works fine except for when I come to drill the holes and I don't always use the right size bit so my component doesn't fit well. Is there a way to print out a board but leave holes in the pads?Thanks!

author: microbug
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 18, 2013, 07:06:34 pm
content: It's solved now, I had to export it as an image rather than printing it directly.
Did i make this part okay? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Ozracing
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2013, 06:24:29 pm
content: Hi Dave and guys,Yesterday i got an idea of making an 2.1 amp using TDA8954's as power stage but sadly i didn't find any eagle library for themSo i made a library myself but i am wondering if it is ready for use, is the pads placed correctly and etc.Please help me and if someone can please check for mistakes and other crap that could have happened while i was making thisThanks a thousand in advanceRegards,Aldas

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2013, 07:30:34 pm
content: print it out on 1:1 scale and put the part on.The biggest mistake made during board layout or library design is NOT having the actual part. i refuse to make any new footprint unless i have the actual part in hand. I print the made footprint on a 2400dpi printer on photopaper and drop the part on. look under microscope to verify all is well.Datasheets do contain errors sometimes and the dimensions may deviate.

author: Ozracing
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2013, 07:35:05 pm
content: At the moment i dont have the part because this is just a design stage of my idea on the other hand i dont have an microscope yetAt least did i make a correct pad placement ? I doubt that Philips did an mistake in the datasheetAlso linking seems to be a bit tricky how to check that?

author: free_electron
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2013, 09:34:38 pm
content: you'd be amazed at how many datasheets are wrong...you don't need a microscope. print it on 1:1 scale and drop the part on.I dont know if you used the power so or the thru hole version but things like that centre pad on the power so or the offset fromt he pin columns to the edge of the package are sometimes tricky. the best solution is to get the STEP file... but that may be hard for these packages.i can't check your library, i don't have or use eagle. maybe someone else on the forum can do that.

author: M. András
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2013, 10:12:07 pm
content: does NXP have anything like the TI footprint database for the ultralibrarian software?

author: Ozracing
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 18, 2013, 10:36:06 pm
content: Quote from: free_electron on February 18, 2013, 09:34:38 pmAll resources i found on HSOP-24 have same information also SOT566-3 package outlines i found had same dimensions so i presume this package doesn't have any terrible mistakes but all of them can be wrong but i really doubt thatOk will order couple of tda8954 chips to check and parts bin for futurethats a pity that there aren't any locally availableQuote from: M. András on February 18, 2013, 10:12:07 pmNXP has a package outline database i really doubt that they have ready made stuff for CADs

author: ee851
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 05, 2013, 08:31:31 pm
content: Quote from: free_electron on February 18, 2013, 07:30:34 pmThat is a good rule-of-thumb. I have adopted it as my standard operating procedure. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
PCB - cutting surfaces - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: brainwash
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 06, 2013, 05:48:59 pm
content: I am helping my father get started with Eagle and he wants to transfer some of his old PCB designs, which means skipping the schematic part and going directly to the board.I cannot figure out how to subtract from surfaces or cut them in several pieces. By surface I mean polygon; is there any other way do to this?

author: envisionelec
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 06, 2013, 06:07:28 pm
content: Quote from: brainwash on May 06, 2013, 05:48:59 pmYou cut the polygon fill with a Wire Layer called tRestrict or bRestrict, top and bottom layers, respectively. Or, just Wire through it and click "Ratsnest". As long as the Polygon and the Wire are different Net Names (such as N$2 and N$3) the Wire will carve out an isolated space around it based on the "Isolate" value.The amount cut away is determined by the width of the trace + the Isolate value (in the Change  Menu).Because you aren't starting with a Net List, you cannot (to my knowledge) use the Route command.

author: kizzap
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 07, 2013, 12:41:21 am
content: Another option is to just place the polygons the shape of where you need it.

author: brainwash
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 12, 2013, 07:34:59 pm
content: Hey, thanks a lot for the solution, sorry for not answering earlier.Regarding the comment of using polygons - it's a lot more work and it's the way I actually did it. Actually, either way it is more work than necessary but at least now I have a better solution.

author: kizzap
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 13, 2013, 12:41:21 am
content: now that I think about it, you can also use cutout in the polygon.
Q: v6.2.0 external devices  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: madires
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 06, 2012, 10:30:10 pm
content: Hi!Eagle 6.2.0 supports "external devices", e.g. devices without package you can connect to wires in the schematics (like a normal device). That's what the release notes say. Haven't found any clue how to create such an external device in the library editor. Any ideas?Cheersmadires

author: madires
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 25, 2012, 03:49:20 pm
content: Found out how to define an external device. In the library editor I had to define a device without any package and add the attribute "_EXTERNAL_" with some random value.

author: stryker
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2013, 01:23:32 pm
content: Hi,This sounds like what I want to do, but does it mean if you find something that is defined with a footprint (in this case I'm talking switches and connectors) that in order to use them panel-mounted rather than on the PCB I need to copy & make a custom component out of each of those that's external?Hoping there's a better way, thanksGeoff

author: kizzap
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 18, 2013, 02:18:52 pm
content: I just think of it in context. If it is going to be a couple of small wires surely you can just use a header. That way you have the point to solder to...

author: stryker
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2013, 02:25:14 pm
content: Quote from: kizzap on April 18, 2013, 02:18:52 pmThat's what I'd like - but how do you maintain a switch or panel-mounted switched TRS etc in the schematic so that's correctly documenting the circuit while keeping just the 0.1 spaced pads on the PCB?ThanksGeoff

author: madires
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2013, 03:04:27 pm
content: Quote from: stryker on April 18, 2013, 01:23:32 pmUnfortunately yes. It would be much more convenient if they simply had a toggle box "package / no package" for the device.

author: kizzap
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 19, 2013, 12:48:29 am
content: Quote from: stryker on April 18, 2013, 02:25:14 pmDocumentation, labels,
Eagle cad software question - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: snipersquad100
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 28, 2013, 05:48:37 pm
content: Does anyone know what this message means in Eagle CAD "F/B Annotation has been placed!" It keep popping up on my schematics.

author: babysitter
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 28, 2013, 05:56:49 pm
content: Not exactly, might be a newer thing, but F/B Annotation is connected to the schematic/layout consistency.(Eagle starts shouting at you when you test design rules and your board differs from the schematic.)Yeah, I never experienced it at the 5.10.x version.

author: snipersquad100
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 28, 2013, 06:00:18 pm
content: Must be a new thing, it's only happened since I downloaded eagle version 6.4
HOW TO APPLY DESIGN RULES WHILE ROUTING IN EAGLE? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rithi3
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 17, 2012, 03:05:37 pm
content: While routing itself, how to apply the design rules in Eagle? Now the traces are getting overlapped with vias & pins of different nets. I want it should get cleared from other nets while routing.Plz help me. Thanks!!!!

author: luisr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: March 11, 2013, 10:42:52 pm
content: I'm affraid that Eagle does not apply DRC Checking while routing (sometimes this is called Online DRC)... but according to the following thread the "Follow me" feature does take DRC rules into account while routinghttps://www.element14.com/community/thread/15234Regards
Updated parts in PCB design - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: gimini15
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 22, 2013, 11:40:34 pm
content: Hello,Last time I was working in Eagle I wanted to change the appearance of the silkscreen of a single part.So I went to the part library, changed the silkscreen appearance.But the changes didn't affect my current project.Do I need to refresh something?Does anybody know how to tackle my problem?

author: andersendr
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 23, 2013, 02:03:57 am
content: There is a way to refresh the parts on your board to match the library. Under the Library tab, you can use refresh or refresh all.

author: gimini15
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 23, 2013, 05:42:58 am
content: It worked!Thank you for your advice
Need Help with a PCB project ?  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: worlda
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 21, 2012, 02:07:07 am
content: hi allI do not know PCB design well at all but I try to do it with Eagle and I justcan not get it please can someone please help me and layout this out to PCBcan someone do it in eagle would be great or any one just need a boardI had a guy make the Relay device on eagle so I attached to files ...Thanks for any help you do for mecharlie

author: Jakob2803
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: November 30, 2012, 07:00:23 pm
content: Do you still need this?

author: worlda
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 01, 2012, 03:23:25 am
content: yes pleaseThanks you Charlie

author: worlda
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 01, 2012, 07:15:36 pm
content: Quote from: Jakob2803 on November 30, 2012, 07:00:23 pmYES PLEASE

author: oyvdahl
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 22, 2013, 01:03:39 pm
content: Hey worldaIt's not that hard:First draw your schematics in Eagle (http://www.build-electronic-circuits.com/schematic-drawing.html)Then draw the board layout (http://www.build-electronic-circuits.com/pcb-design-tutorial.html)If you have any problems along the way, let me know and I'll do my best to help.Oyvind

author: worlda
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 22, 2013, 03:58:18 pm
content: Thanks much for that infoCharlie
Ripup the traces after applying the ratsnest command in Eagle - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rithi3
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 18, 2012, 07:18:38 am
content: How to ripup the traces of a net (Say want to delete all the Gnd net traces) after the ratsnest command applied?. I tried & couldn't delete the traces. Plz help me.Thanks!!!

author: funk1980
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2013, 08:29:23 pm
content: You remove traces with the ripup command (or button). The actual airwires (yellow lines) are a direct result of the schematic the PCB is based on.

author: oyvdahl
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 22, 2013, 12:59:12 pm
content: As funk1980 says, use the ripup command.You can specify a net as well if you's like: RIPUP GND
Project LIB problem for eagle on Windows and Linux - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Griffin
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 01, 2013, 01:15:57 pm
content: Hi every1I have a bit of a tricky problem regarding the libraries in EAGLE. I have recently made the move from windows to Linux (Ubuntu) so I'm still getting use to some things but here is my problem:When I create a project and schematic under my Linux EAGLE and then try to open the project under Windows I have to manually re-enable all the libraries before I can add more components. Now I know this is because the lib directory differs between Linux/Windows/32bit/64bit in that they are in different location. I have a few computers at home: Main Server (Win Serv 2008), Main PC (Linux), Personal Laptop (Linux) and Work Laptop (Win 7).What I usually did on windows is create a map drive to the folder with my libraries on my server and made the path all the same on the other devices and this solved the problem. BUT how do I do the same on Linux. If the lib path is not exactly the same on all devices I would need to re-enable them each time I change computers and there are allot of them.Restrictions:1. Cannot change work laptop to Linux or install any emulator or anything funny2. I have multiple devices set-up like this because I move around allot inside and outside the house and sometimes I have a friend that comes over and we work ons the same project at the same time3. I only have the free version of Eagle.4. This is all just for a hobby so don’t want to spend extra cash for some software that can do it.I also asked the same question on the eagle forum but

author: funk1980
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 17, 2013, 08:36:36 pm
content: I've got the same problem switching between my Mac and PC. Haven't found a solution, but I can can save you some time. Right-click the main 'Libraries' item and choose 'use all'. This way, all libraries are selected instead of having to enable eacht sub-item separatly.
Retain the vias while Ripup the traces - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: rithi3
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 18, 2012, 07:49:41 am
content: Im trying to rip up the traces alone in the eagle layout,but the vias also getting removed. Plz tell me is there is any way to lock the vias? Thanks!!!

author: notsob
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 18, 2012, 09:00:11 am
content: rithi3 - ALL YOUR POSTS re EAGLE ARE GETTING ANNOYINGREAD THE F&^&*ING MANUALTHEN read it AGAINThen go to an EAGLE support Group

author: hans
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 24, 2012, 11:18:05 pm
content: Also realize that Eagle isn't the most sophicated program , and moreover, lacks a lot of features and user usability that for most is regarded as 'logical'.
Looking for part with TO-264 package in eagle library - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Allen
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 10, 2012, 08:06:10 pm
content: I need to place a TE-264 package part in eagle, but I can't find any parts in the library with that package. Do you guys know of any parts that have the same footprint or where I might be able do download one and add it to the library?
Eagle grids not working - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: duggerd
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 06:50:35 pm
content: I am a beginner to Eagle (started using it today) and I can not figure out how to get the grids working. I understand that you should use a 0.1" grid for placement, which my schematic uses as well. I went into the grid options and set a 0.1" grid with a alternate of 0.05". I thought this meant that you could place a part in the middle of the grid or on the grid line. The software however, puts the object or dimension line in the middle only, and it can not be put on the line itself. Attached is a screenshot of what is going on. Am I missing something obvious here?

author: poodyp
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 06:54:51 pm
content: Your components were originally placed with whatever the old grid spacing is. Hold ctrl while moving a piece to make it snap to the grid.

author: duggerd
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 07:02:01 pm
content: Thank you. That was exactly what I was looking for!

author: TerminalJack505
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 07:18:48 pm
content: The advice to use 0.1" grids is really just for the schematic editor. It's really important in that particular case since connection points and nets are nearly always on this grid.You can use other grids in the layout editor.

author: senso
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 30, 2012, 08:36:30 pm
content: In the case of TQFP's I usually use a grid on 25mils, so you should really use a much finer grid.
Digital_and_Analog_Ground - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Write_to_Smokegenerator
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2012, 07:06:30 pm
content: HiI've run into a Small Problem.Currently I'm designing a Circuit where I have a Digital and an Analog Ground. The Problem is to Connect both because if I use the AGND Symbol, the DRC puts out some warnings, normally i would ignore this, if I would print the circuit at home, but this circuit will be manufactured professionally.My current sollution to this Problem is really dirty I just use a 0 OHm Resistor but I don't want to use this.I would appreciate some help

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 11, 2012, 10:56:19 pm
content: This may helphttp://www.eaglecentral.ca/forums/index.php?t=msg&th=31723

author: Write_to_Smokegenerator
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 12, 2012, 06:56:38 am
content: Thanks, helped a bit I'll that workaround with teh renaming, maybe this will work, if not i'll stick with the 0 OHM Resistor.cheers.
re: moving parts to custom library - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: croyleje
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2012, 08:04:37 pm
content: hi everyone i think there is a way to do this i just can't figure it out. i want to make a custom library of all my common through-hole parts @ 1/4watt res. , 16mhz crystal, 5mm led, pics ect. i just can not figure out how to move already made parts into my custom library does anyone know how i could do this? ill post the library when i finish for everyone to use.thanks Jason

author: andersendr
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 05, 2012, 12:27:02 am
content: Jason, If you have your custom library open in the library editor, then go back to the control panel and find the part in the library you want. Right click that item and select copy to library. That part will then be copied to your custom library. Hope that helps.

author: charliex
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 31, 2012, 08:56:40 pm
content: if you go to the eagle download page for ulp's there is a script called exp-project.lbr.ulp run it from the schematic and it'll export all your parts in that schematic to a .lbr if you run it from a board, it'll only output the mechanical parts of the project.
Open Source Hardware Logo? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Pack34
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2012, 05:57:35 pm
content: I'm looking at dropping a few board designs soon under OSHW and was wondering if anyone knew of a good way to get the logo on my boards.I've seen some for gEDA but I haven't had much luck with Eagle.

author: 8086
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2012, 06:09:13 pm
content: There is one in the sparkfun eagle library.

author: Pack34
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2012, 06:57:48 pm
content: Quote from: 8086 on August 19, 2012, 06:09:13 pmThank you very much!

author: oPossum
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2012, 07:39:01 pm
content: http://oshwlogo.com/
Any Circuit Design Comapanies using EAGLE? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ShaunLeeClarke
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 14, 2012, 10:47:47 am
content: I'm after a electronic design company that uses EAGLE to assist me with some low-quantity, simple design work.So far all of the local design companies I have contacted don't use EAGLE.Does anyone here know or work for such a company?

author: digsys
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 14, 2012, 01:44:54 pm
content: I had to use it once to fix up a customers design, but there'd have to be a serious reason for me to do that again.It really isn't suitable for "professional" design houses. Of the dozens of R+D companies I've dealt with over manyyears, I've never come across any that use it. Maybe your best bet is to check what uni's, colleges, schools?There are many that use it on this forum, so hopefully you'll get a better response. Good hunting.

author: ShaunLeeClarke
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 25, 2012, 12:18:26 pm
content: Thanks for taking the time to reply digsys.I've posted on the EAGLE forum now too - hopefully someone there sees it.http://www.element14.com/community/thread/19222

author: ShaunLeeClarke
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 25, 2012, 09:52:33 pm
content: Got some replies there - looks like the place to ask.

author: digsys
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 26, 2012, 01:15:30 am
content: Quote from: ShaunLeeClarke on July 25, 2012, 09:52:33 pmGood news. The things with forums, or any "public" place, is LUCK. Sometimes, you'll put up a post and receive dozens+replies, or it gets hijacked :-) and then you'll put up the same post again 2-3 times and get nothing. It's pure luck.The probability that enough "suitable" people just happen to be on-line at that time. Few people will scroll back daysto see what's been posted, and there's nothing bad about that, so it gets lost. Motto: if you don't succeed try again

author: westfw
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2012, 07:57:16 am
content: QuoteSo why are looking for a "company" rather than an individual ("consultant")?I'm inclined to agree than a "company" implies a level of capability and expertise that is beyond what EAGLE provides...

author: ShaunLeeClarke
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2012, 08:13:22 am
content: westfw,You have a good point. Perhaps I should have worded my question differently.In any case, I had success on the EAGLE forum.
soldermask generator - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: blackjames
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 18, 2012, 10:03:28 am
content: how can i add the soldermask layers to my pcb? is it a scr or ulp file or something?

author: digsys
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: July 19, 2012, 02:30:18 pm
content: Sorry mate, I don't know the Eagle package, but I'd be surprised if you couldn't.Have you started designing PCB's already ? I didn't answer your question but at least I bumped your post :-)

author: Baliszoft
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2012, 08:18:58 am
content: When you start a new project they should be initialized. Then the shapes are automatically added (as long as the parts in the library have them). Just turn on tStop and bStop layers to see them.

author: blackjames
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 20, 2012, 12:55:20 pm
content: I have designed afew pcbs already, but i just want sure.
Using Premier Farnell's Eagle Packages - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 08, 2012, 04:58:28 pm
content: I wanted to use some of TI's parts and downloaded the CAD from Premier Farnell but have no idea how to use them 'scripts'Have anyone of you guys got a workaround? I'm clueless on this

author: baljemmett
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 08, 2012, 07:14:14 pm
content: Quote from: DaveXRQ on June 08, 2012, 04:58:28 pmThere's a readme file in each download that should explain it, but basically you just stick the .scr file somewhere and then run it using the File -> Script option in the library editor (create a fresh library if you like to keep them all together).A note of caution: check the thus-created library objects against the part datasheets before relying on them for a board layout. I discovered the hard way that at least one of their downloads had two pins swapped; luckily it just resulted in weird behaviour during testing and could be bodged around without a new board, but I was unamused. Would have been considerably more unamused had it blown something up!

author: T4P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 09, 2012, 02:49:30 am
content: Quote from: baljemmett on June 08, 2012, 07:14:14 pmThanks for your help! I appreciate it. Didn't think of using File section though
Make Your Eagle CAD Look Real - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: andersendr
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2012, 03:56:32 am
content: Saw this come across the news. It's a program that takes your Eagle CAD from SketchUP and adds relistic lighting and textures.http://hackaday.com/2012/06/05/this-is-not-real-lifelike-renderings-from-eagle-files/
Help creating gerber files - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: M0UKD
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 01, 2012, 10:59:52 pm
content: Hi all.I have a small circuit which I would like to get a few PCB's manufactured for. It is the first time I have done this, I usually use photo etching, which is why I'm unsure about all these layers! I just want the boards, I will mount the components myself.The board is fairly simple. I want everything single sided and SMD.These are the layers I want to use.Top: where the copper should go.Dimension: where the board should be cuttPlace: My silkscreen (Is this correct?)Holes: Marks the centre of the drill holesThe main question I have is what stops the solder mask going over my connection pads and component pads?I'd appreciate any help. The BRD file is athttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/4958982/Keyer.brdThanks, John.

author: bfritz
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 02, 2012, 04:24:27 am
content: In eagle, when you define the pads for the component footprints, the solder mask is defined as a stepback from the pad. This is shown for the top of the PCB in the tStop layer.When sending your board to a fab house, you will need to supply a gerber for the solder mask. I believe the standard CAM processor for eagle outputs this layer as an .stc file.Your board producer will also probablly prefer an excellon drill file, rather than a gerber for the hole locations. Eagle produces this as a .drd file.Look in the eagle documentation under "CAM Processor" and you will find descriptions of the various layers, and how they are used. The best thing to do, is to ask your board manufacturer what files they need. Some who are use to dealing with Eagle, will acually prefer if you just send them your board file, and they will produce the gerbers and other info they need.

author: PStevenson
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 03, 2012, 03:28:01 pm
content: there are walk throughs on youtube, I had such bloody difficulties when I first started using PCB programs and the difficulty was the GERBER generation because of the various files you need to generate but as soon as you do it a couple of times you'll get it, but definitely look for walk-through videos because it is easier seen than read if you get me

author: ShaunLeeClarke
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2012, 11:14:47 am
content: I used the following tutorials:Included in them is gerber file generation - hope this helps (I'm a newbie too!).
How to edit pin numbers in eagle cad (newbie question) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: DarkZero
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2012, 02:05:30 pm
content: i wanted to edit one component to suit my need but i just cant get those pinout to show numbers i want this program is seriously hard to learn if u don't ask around

author: baljemmett
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 14, 2012, 02:22:02 pm
content: I think pin numbers are shown if you have the 'visible' field for the pin (in the symbol editor) set to 'pad' or 'both'. The 'pin' setting will just show the name of the (symbol) pin at the inside end of the pin, whereas the 'pad' option shows the name of the (package) solder pad/pin alongside the pin. If you follow me, ugh.

author: DarkZero
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 14, 2012, 05:25:06 pm
content: thanks !ill try it outEDIT: it works ! thanks again
I nearly choked on by biscuit.... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 14, 2012, 10:10:44 am
content: Just read this on the Eagle websiteEAGLE PCB DESIGN SOFTWAREThe name EAGLE is an acronym, which stands forEasily Applicable Graphical Layout Editor.WHAT? acronym?? I think you mean anachronism don't you. Well at least I've had my daily laugh, I'll save Dilbert for a double chuckle tomorrow.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 14, 2012, 10:16:24 am
content: Wll, here is something for you then......

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 14, 2012, 11:14:06 am
content: I Do Dilbert every day for his website. Try the mashups they are sometimes a real hoot.

author: bfritz
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2012, 02:57:32 am
content: Quote from: FreeThinker on April 14, 2012, 10:10:44 amThey have it right. EAGLE is an acronym.http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/acronymAn anachronism would be something that is not in its correct timeframe.http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/anachronism

author: cybergibbons
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2012, 07:32:17 am
content: Quote from: FreeThinker on April 14, 2012, 10:10:44 amI don't understand?

author: george graves
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2012, 08:13:42 am
content: These thread titles are getting out of hand.

author: Jad.z
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2012, 09:41:37 am
content: So what is the catch ?!

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2012, 11:48:21 am
content: Quote from: bfritz on April 16, 2012, 02:57:32 amErm! It was a JOKE.. Eagles ancient and unwieldy UI is something out of it's correct time frame. Get it?

author: FreeThinker
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2012, 11:53:39 am
content: Quote from: george graves on April 16, 2012, 08:13:42 amBut It was exactly what happened when I read it on the website, my wife thought I was having a heart attack... Nothing about Eagle is easy but I have a warm spot for it now that I know where its name came from. Program still sucks though.

author: logictom
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 03, 2012, 10:06:37 am
content: Quote from: FreeThinker on April 16, 2012, 11:53:39 amCouldn't agree more - horrible piece of software. Not at all intuitive, convoluted menus and commands and just down right ugly