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Schematic grid - Realigning wires - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ppTRN
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 02, 2022, 08:20:41 pm
content: Hi, yesterday I accidentally moved my schematic using different grid settings. The resoult is visible in the image attached. The "align" command only works for component but not for wires. Any suggestions on how to fix this? I already tried to set back the default grid and try again the align command, with no luck.Thanks!

author: Doctorandus_P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 02, 2022, 08:59:24 pm
content: I don't have much experience with eagle myself, but if you have a recent backup, then restoring that and re-doing the modifications (except the off grid thing) may be an usable option.

author: jpanhalt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 02, 2022, 09:32:10 pm
content: With EAGLE it is important to say which version, i.e., pre or post Autodesk. I am only pre-Autodesk but this advice may still apply. Your files should show b## as prior versions. My first attempt would be to go to the preferred grid and try the last backup. If that fails, there may be a group command line you can use, but I am not very good at using the command line.My last option would be to go to the bastard grid and correct the errors. That is certainly tedious, but is a lit easier than trying to do it using something like the "finest" grid. FYI: Under options, I assigned a function key (F6) to switch between grids. It's very useful. Consider that for the future. In your immediate case, you might assign the preferred grid to the ALT+ grid and the bastard grid to the regular grid while making adjustments.

author: ppTRN
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 03, 2022, 07:19:05 am
content: Thank you all, I'll see what can I do
Is anyone running Eagle 7.7.0 on MacOS 10.15.x (Catalina)? Does it work? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: montemcguire
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2021, 05:39:18 am
content: The title says it all. I've been happily running Eagle 7.7.0 on 10.11.6 for a number of years, but now I've upgraded my machine to MacOS 10.13.6, and Eagle still seems to work, although I have not put in many hours verifying this.I'm contemplating further MacOS upgrades to Catalina (10.15.xx) and I am curious if any users here are running Eagle 7.7.0 under Catalina. What say you fine folks??Best regards,Monte McGuire

author: Karel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2021, 06:59:18 am
content: I can't answer you'r question because I don't use a Mac.I'm using Eagle 7.7.0 for Linux (64 bit) and I noticed that when I upgraded my os that it stopped working becauseof incompatibilities or deprecated/removed functions in SSL and cryptography libraries.Fortunately, I still had the older os installation around on a different partition and I copied the older librariesto the new os which fixed the problem. After that I made a backup of these libraries so now, every time when I upgrademy OS, I add the backupped libraries and Eagle is happy.Maybe you can do the same to avoid unpleasant surprises.Here's some info:Eagle missing libraries problem:> ./eagle-lin64-7.7.0.runEnsure the following libraries are available:libssl.so.1.0.0 => not foundlibcrypto.so.1.0.0 => not foundSo, when I created symlinks, Eagle was able to find the libraries but a new complaint popped up:cd /usr/lib64/sudo ln -s libssl.so.1.1 libssl.so.1.0.0sudo ln -s libcrypto.so.1.1 libcrypto.so.1.0.0./eagle: symbol lookup error: ./eagle: undefined symbol: CRYPTO_num_locksSo, I removed the symlinks and copied libssl.so.1.0.0 and libcrypto.so.1.0.0 from an older distro (opensuse Leap 42.3) and putthem into my new distro and I use the following command to start Eagle:LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/path/to/libs ./eagleNow everything works fine.

author: montemcguire
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2022, 04:29:10 am
content: A post to answer my own question, in case anyone finds this topic in a search.I have installed a test Catalina system (10.15.7) and upon re-licensing my version of Eagle 7.7.0 ultimate, I find that it works just fine. I have read somewhere else that a user found Eagle to crash if he zoomed too quickly, but I noticed no such problem.I opened some libraries and some of my layouts, and everything seemed to work just fine. I am not going to keep Catalina, since all 32 bit stuff goes away, but Eagle 7.7.0 is a 64 bit app, and it seems to work just fine under Catalina.I will be keeping Mac OS Mojave (10.14.6), and Eagle 7.7.0 works just fine there too.
does anyone happen to have a library with these XC95xxx device on hand ? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: legacy
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 28, 2016, 01:12:48 pm
content: hiI can't find a valid device XC95xxx (e.g. XC95144, XC95108), I have found an old library called XILINX.lib but my Eagle v7.2 says that it's too old (v4?)does anyone happen to have a library with these XC95xxx device on hand ?thank you in advanceedit:I have designed what I need, I am completed

author: bgm
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 06, 2016, 09:08:44 pm
content: Sorry ... I missed this one.I've got a general GAL/PAL/CPLD library that I've been gradually building up that has a bunch of the Xilinx parts in it if you are interested (95108/95144/etc)./BGM

author: xangel
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 21, 2022, 07:33:06 am
content: I know this topic is quite old, but there is my library. Mamybe someone will need it.
How to calculate trace resistance on a PCB? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Faringdon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2022, 03:14:55 pm
content: Hi,How do I measure the total track resistance in the mains AC input section of my 2kW offline SMPS, from Mains AC connector up to diode bridge?It’s a 4 layer board as attached, in Eagle Pro 7.4.0 (1 oz copper)Diode bridge is the two GBJ5010’s (two 4-in-line packages on the heatsinks)

author: ebastler
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2022, 04:02:33 pm
content: The command "run length-freq-ri" will print a list of trace lengths, resistances, and frequency limits for each signal in your layout.I believe this works for traces of varying width as well (but it's been a while since I used it.) The copper thickness is set in the Design Rules/Layers dialog, if I remember correctly.
Deleting Drill "icon" things in Eagle Pro 7.4.0? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Faringdon
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 17, 2022, 02:00:50 pm
content: Hi,When you run the drilllegned-stack.ulp ("run in board") in Eagle pro 7.4.0 it puts the drill "icons" on the PCB...ie on the "Drilllegend 01-16" layerIs it ok to delete all these?

author: ebastler
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 17, 2022, 06:50:35 pm
content: I would simply disable layers 144-146 (via the Layer Display control) to hide that legend. When you generate Gerber files later, these layers will not be included anyway.
[SOLVED] Cannot push from Eagle to Fusion - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ptrn
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 09, 2022, 12:04:28 pm
content: Does anyone else have problems with pushing models from Eagle to Fusion360 lately? I've been trying to push some updates to an existing model but it just gives off various errors."Error pushing to Fusion, please try again later. HTTP 0:""Error pushing to Fusion: .""Error pushing to Fusion, please try again later. HTTP 404: No PCBs available in lineage"I haven't done any changes to any libraries since the last push, and seemingly all projects give off errors when trying to push. Autodesk Health Dashboard claims all systems are fully operational. I've tried using multiple computers on different locations all giving the same results.I've tried following this guide:https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/eagle/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Error-Error-pushing-to-Fusion-when-attempted-to-update-PCB-model-in-Fusion-360.htmlOf those steps I've tried everything besides "Remove any custom 3D parts assigned to an existing EAGLE library". That would mean redoing hundreds of devices, that would take hours or probably even days to do.Any ideas?" alt="" class="bbc_img" />

author: ptrn
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 09, 2022, 04:31:53 pm
content: It seems to be working again now. I guess all it took was for the US to wake up
Panelize in Autodesk EAGLE - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Imnarnian
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 02, 2022, 06:24:13 am
content: Hi guys, I have a doubt in PANELIZE in EAGLE.I googled it and searched. Everyone doing copy and paste. Is this possible to put a value of ROW and COLUMN in dialogue box get a Panelized PCB like in EasyEDA?I just attached a reference image below.Can anyone help me to panelize a PCB in EAGLE.Thanks in Advance

author: Unixon
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 20, 2022, 08:12:40 pm
content: I don't know, I use my gerber panelizer (c++/libgerbv) for Eagle projects. What kind of panel do you need?
Only CAM Output avaible, BRD and SHT lost - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 04, 2022, 10:26:28 pm
content: Hi,Little desaster happend:Old project....Open the shematic, modified it totally, designed a new board, making a CAM output for it..Output was automatically saved, but forget to save the redesigned schematic/board...Got only the old ones on harddisk...Is it possible to regenerate it through the CAM output files ?

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 06, 2022, 12:47:11 am
content: I thought Eagle forced a save before doing a CAM output. Old version? No backup files or anything generated?

author: Martin72
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 06, 2022, 09:09:51 pm
content: No, last version and there was no message before generating the data.So I think I must recreate it - Maybe by looking at the pcbs I´ve ordered a few days ago and they are already on their to me.(old version was simply a driving circuit for IGBTs used as a static switch. New version was a little bit tuned up, with 555 circuit and chooseable states)
Which library has SATA connectors? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: zeroalpha
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 15, 2022, 08:37:44 am
content: Trying to build my first pcb and need to use SATA connectors (both data and power). Any libraries available for commonly available sata connectors?

author: ebastler
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 15, 2022, 10:19:34 am
content: You did not mention the Eagle version you are using. My old 7.7 version has a SATA connector in the con-tyco standard library.

author: zeroalpha
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 16, 2022, 02:39:08 am
content: Using the latest fusion 360.

author: jpanhalt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 16, 2022, 06:41:05 am
content: Certainly 360 must have retained a search function. When I search on "serial ata" both the con-tyco and con-cypressindustries (sata7-32009-10x) devices come up with Eagle 7.2.Have you tried: new schematic>add device>serial ata ? Or, just look in those two libraries directly.

author: zeroalpha
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 16, 2022, 06:51:49 am
content: thanks found it using library.io and adding con-tyco

author: zeroalpha
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 17, 2022, 11:43:45 am
content: turns out that library is old and only has a female connector. I needed a male connector. So the big lesson here is if you need some kind of special rare connector or part check snapeda.com for it and download the symbol and footprint.

author: jpanhalt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 17, 2022, 12:20:44 pm
content: There is also Ultralibrarian (https://www.ultralibrarian.com/).I occasionally check them, but always confirm with the datasheet. Generally, however, I draw every device in my personal library.

author: zeroalpha
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 18, 2022, 06:01:03 am
content: Thanks for the tip...
Eagle - PCB milling - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Drirr
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2021, 04:35:58 am
content: Hi,Has anyone tried to mil PCBs from eagle? For now I just export PNG and mil it in Estlcam.. which is really stupid. Is there any useful ULP? I was not successful with dxf.ulpThanksDavid

author: beanflying
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2021, 05:27:08 am
content: Flatcam seems to look like the current best free option.http://flatcam.org/It allows for pre milling height mapping and tweakage of the GCode and handles drill and track files on single or double sided. Plenty of youtube videos out there on how to drive it.

author: mf_ibfeew
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: May 19, 2021, 09:59:15 am
content: A long time ago I used: outlines.ulp- it creates a HPGL-file, wich you can import into most CAM/CNC-software- make 1x "ratsnest" before (to have all polygons filled)- DRC: set minimum width + distance to 0.3mm- set grid to mm- run ULP "outlines.ulp"- choose device: HPGL- choose width: 0.29mm- choose layer: bottom / top- set file-extension to *.pltThe width/distance values depend on your equipment.For the drills/holes you can use the standard CAM-export with layers 44+45 and device set to Excellon/SM3000.remark: all info vaild for eagle 6.x + 7.x, not tested with newer autocad eagle.Other possibilities:There is also the ULP "mill-outlines" with more settings, but no experience with that.Also onhttps://groups.io/g/pcbgcodeyou can find the project "pcb-gcode" with even more settings, but again no experience with that.
Laying out PCB without SCH schematic but with using Netlist, possible? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: mj3452
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 18, 2020, 03:16:59 pm
content: Can one work like so, with EAGLE?I mean, without schematic entry, butdesign entry using text editor to some kind of netlist file.and have back-annotation working between netlist and pcb layout?edit: and maybe using the eagle part libraries, which do have the sch symbols?Or then, without part libraries, but only with using package pin numbers and signal net names?more: Text only design entry could be useful and I think, understandable, with bussed microprocessor circuits. I once built a 8031 'system' on vero board using the author's text description of the circuit.

author: Doctorandus_P
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 10, 2021, 07:56:49 pm
content: First:Any PCB program that can work with netlist files in readable ascii can be made to work this way.So eagle probably too. (Long time ago I needed a new PCB program, did not like Eagles library structure and decided on KiCad myself).I think back-annotation is overrated. It's a very small portion of the whole PCB design in the fist place, and using the normal workflow of updating the schematic (euhm netlist) and re-reading it with the PCB program again is just as easy.KiCad also has a lot of side-projects that sprung up around it. One of them (there are 60+) is SKiDL.SKiDL is a python library that helps with creating a KiCad compatible netlist directly from python.For example, you start with declaring a capacitor and fill in some values such as the capacitor value itself and a footprint link.Then you define some nets and give them names.If you then decide you need a lot of decoupling capacitors, you can write a simple for loop, and easily create as many of those capacitors.And at the end you call a library function to output the netlist.When I was looking into SKiDL, I got the Idea it was a sort of VHDL for PCB connections, and I think that is also the way it started.When you see schematics with big FPGA's, then you may recognize it does not make much sense to make a traditional sort of schematic for it.It's just rows and rows of breakout pins that go to labels, that disappear onto some other page.And, of course, the SKiDL project is an open source project, and because it's python it's quite easily readable and modifiable.It should not be too difficult to add an option to output a (text based) netlist in a format that can be read by another program (such as eagle).
Eagle DRU and CAM - files not showing up to disk - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: TePeKe
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 15, 2022, 07:56:21 am
content: I'm using Eagle 5.12.0 with Windows 10 and noticed very weird problem and wonder if anyone else have had similar and now how to fix it.Reason I'm using that old Eagle with Windows 10 is that it's the latest my license allows and since everything else works I haven't had seen any reason to update since I missed the ship before Autodesk took over.But to the actual problem. If I load the DRU - file in layout editor and then save it with another name, Eagle sees it and is able to load it if I restart Eagle, but if I open Windows Explorer(same with command prompt) it cannot see that file. It's listed in 'recent files', but when I try to access it it says that 'could not find this item'. Also if I make new DRU - file in Windows Explorer, Eagle does not see it so clearly there is disconnect somewhere. If I try to copy the file even in Open - dialog it does not work. It says same as trying to access the 'recent files' ie. "Could not find this item".I mean it's not problem yet, but it would be nice to be able to take backups on those files. Schematic and Board - files work just fine and also ULP - files works okay so if I make new ULP - file it shows up in load dialog for ULP's. So DRU and CAM - files are only one affected.Anyone else had this issue and were you able to fix it and how?

author: Quarlo Klobrigney
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 15, 2022, 01:13:24 pm
content: Windows 7 was bad enough about where you save and retrieve files from "you do not have permission" etc.I have no knowledge of Windoze 10 nor do I wish to.Check where you are saving the DRU file that it is a non-protected folder. For that matter where Eagle is installed.I still use Win 7 with Eagle in the root of C: just to end such Microsoft drama!

author: TePeKe
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 15, 2022, 02:08:56 pm
content: The thing is that I've used that location for years and years and just now noticed that problem. I don't know what it has changed. I've installed Eagle to default location it suggest when installing it. Still interesting why it would be able to access those files, but I can't see them with windows explorer although I am admin and I have 'show hidden' files enabled as well.But I'll be damn. Moved Eagle to C-root and now it's working. Must have been some update that changed that because it's been working find at some point. Oh well, now I can backup those files. Thanks!

author: Quarlo Klobrigney
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 15, 2022, 02:44:52 pm
content: Good Deal!
JST XH 2.54 Right Angle Library - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: beic
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 05, 2021, 08:00:44 pm
content: Hi there,Does anyone know where can I find Eagle library v7.6 forJST XH 2.54mmright angleconnectors (2P, 3P, 4P, 5P and 6P)?Thank you!

author: BroMarduk
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 13, 2021, 01:09:22 am
content: Here are 2-5 at SnapEDA. I was just picking these up myself recently. These are the official JST versions, so the ones you show in the picture may differ slightly in look. SnapEDA requires a registration, but its free.S2B-XH-A(LF)(SN)https://www.snapeda.com/parts/S2B-XH-A%28LF%29%28SN%29/JST%20Sales/view-part/S3B-XH-A(LF)(SN)https://www.snapeda.com/parts/S3B-XH-A%28LF%29%28SN%29/JST%20Sales/view-part/S4B-XH-A(LF)(SN)https://www.snapeda.com/parts/S4B-XH-A%28LF%29%28SN%29/JST%20Sales/view-part/S5B-XH-A(LF)(SN)https://www.snapeda.com/parts/S5B-XH-A%28LF%29%28SN%29/JST%20Sales/view-part/You can download the 3D STEP files from JST if you register for the 6-pin (https://www.jst-mfg.com/product/detail_e.php?series=277) and the ones without 3-D images.And it shouldn't be too hard to modify the part for the 6pin with the 5pin files.

author: beic
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: February 13, 2021, 04:25:43 pm
content: Quote from: BroMarduk on February 13, 2021, 01:09:22 amThank you BroMarduk,And what do you think about these ones? Just found them by accident...https://www.diymodules.org/eagle-show-library?type=shr&id=53https://www.diymodules.org/eagle-show-library?type=usr&id=1012211612&part=Rembrandt+Electronics+-+JST+XH+Connectors+v1-0.lbr
How to cut-slots in the middle of the PCB eagle? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Gowda1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 16, 2021, 01:26:51 pm
content: I am wondering how to cut some shapes in the middle of the PCB. I am not sure on which layer I need to do and also no idea about how the manufacturers consider that? Please let me know on which layer I need to cut and also how to add it to CAM processor in order to see it has been cut. Is there any creepage distance I need to consider between the cut area and copper trace? I attach the picture for reference.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 18, 2021, 01:08:40 pm
content: Normally I'd draw these in the milling layer (or maybe dimension layer). Typically I'd just add a 2mm wide line, although I've done 1.6mm and 2.4mm. Then check that the CAM processor includes that layer in one of the non-copper files (e.g. GML or GKO). Look for them to appear in the preview during ordering, or ask sales support to check the slots.You should check with the PCB manufacturer regarding minimum slot dimensions if you want thinner slots (extra charge).They'll also publish clearances from traces, but that is normally only critical for thin traces, not large pads for fills. I'll sometimes have a slot between two pads 0.1" apart which may not meet published clearance specs, but doesn't cause any issues.JLC PCB for example mention cut outs and plated/non-plated slots with Eagle on this pagehttps://support.jlcpcb.com/article/137-how-to-generate-gerber-and-drill-files-in-autodesk-eagle
Multiple supplies with different names from same source - how? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: JohnnyMalaria
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 13, 2020, 02:34:09 pm
content: Hi,.I have a design with 3 ICs that each require a +5V supply. However, the packages have different names for the supply pins: V+, VDD and VCC. I am using an 7805 to generate a regulated +5V. How can I connect the three different types of +5V? After hours of searching, all I've found is to use a zero ohm resistor or a short. That seems a bit kludgy and I'm sure I'm missing something. I'm just learning Eagle.I've attached a section of the schematic to illustrate what I mean.Thanks,John.

author: T3sl4co1l
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 13, 2020, 02:36:05 pm
content: You... can't rename the pins? I don't get it.Tim

author: JohnnyMalaria
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 13, 2020, 02:42:40 pm
content: The ICs are from managed libraries and so are read only. I'd have to create a copy and rename the pins. But I'd rather keep the names the manufacturer provides so I don't get confused months down the road or confuse someone else. It seems like I'd be getting into a bad habit which I'd like to avoid.If just changing the pin name is pretty much what everyone does, then I'll do that.Thanks.

author: langwadt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 13, 2020, 02:46:47 pm
content: wire the ICs supply pins to you 5V supply instead of relying on the terrible idea of hidden power pins

author: JohnnyMalaria
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 13, 2020, 03:06:56 pm
content: Then I run into another problem. One of the ICs is a 74ACT574N 8-bit flip/flop and the supply pins don't show up on the schematic. They are shown in the device view in the library, though (attached). That's why I created hidden supplies. I'm sure I'm missing something simple.

author: Karel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 13, 2020, 03:25:37 pm
content: In the end, the only good solution is to create your own devices (symbols and footprints).Everything else creates frustration and error.I understand that this is not what you want to hear. Creating your own libs takes considerable time at the beginning.

author: langwadt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 13, 2020, 03:46:55 pm
content: Quote from: JohnnyMalaria on December 13, 2020, 03:06:56 pmI haven't used Eagle in eons, but as far as remember, right click the symbol in the schematic and click "invoke" it'll let you place the power pins on the schematic
Traces disappear on gerber - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: laejf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 12, 2020, 04:03:01 pm
content: I have a problem where, when I export gerber-files, most of my traces basically disappears and the manufacturer stops the design and says it has no traces. I have no idea of how to fix it. My traces are 0.4064 mm wide with the exception of a thicker one that do show up on the gerber. I get no DRC-errors and my rules are the default.I attached some screenshots, hope someone can help.My card in Eagle/FusionTop layer plane:Bottom layer plane:CAM preview in Eagle/FusionTop copper layer in CAM processor:Top layer in manufacturer preview:Card in manufacturer gerber-viewer:Traces in KiCad gerber-viewer:

author: Quarlo Klobrigney
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 12, 2020, 04:31:38 pm
content: It would help to know the version of Eagle, the original file, and your traces are much too thin.

author: laejf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 12, 2020, 05:05:22 pm
content: I have Eagle in Fusion 360 V2.0.9442. Which file do you mean? My traces are 0.4064 mm.

author: laejf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 12, 2020, 05:08:26 pm
content: I also noticed that I get an error when I try to renumber the sheet or create a netlist:Error: C:/Users/eljox/AppData/Local/Autodesk/webdeploy/production/0ec90c869b21f403f5768041793dee229e647b5c/Applications/Electron/LibEagle/examples/ulps/examples/renumber-sheet.ulp(21): error in constant

author: laejf
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 12, 2020, 07:21:21 pm
content: I reinstalled Fusion and it seems to be fixed now!
EagleCAD v7.1 crashes on Windows10 - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: DiTBho
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2021, 02:31:45 pm
content: I have a professional license, it worked very well on laptop with Windows XP, I have recently updated to Windows 10 and now when I try to move an object on the PCB-editor the program crashes without any reason.Anyone has experimented this issue?I have a lite license for EagleCAD v7.5. No problem with Windows 10.A colleague has a professional license for EagleCAD v6.6. No problem with Windows 10.I don't really know

author: Karel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2021, 06:10:55 pm
content: Always use the latest patch version for a major version.In your case that's:http://web.cadsoft.de/ftp/eagle/program/7.7/eagle-win64-7.7.0.exeTry again and see if it fixes the problem.

author: DiTBho
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2021, 06:58:17 pm
content: The 7.7.0.exe perfectly works, but it doesn't accept the license, it says it's "lite version" instead of "professional".

author: Karel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2021, 07:28:27 pm
content: Quote from: DiTBho on May 27, 2021, 06:58:17 pmThat's weird. The license is valid for all 7.x.x versions. You'll have to contact the supportdesk.Try re-installing the license as per the instructions you received together with your license key.

author: DiTBho
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 27, 2021, 09:34:46 pm
content: Quote from: Karel on May 27, 2021, 07:28:27 pmWow, it worked!!! Thank you so much
Adding to or enhancing heat sinking polygons to existing SMD heat sinks - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: colin99
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 26, 2020, 07:50:58 pm
content: My circuit has some transistors with "adequate" polygons for heat dissipation - I'd like to ADD to these existing polygons - I have tried and I get errors -I'd even consider adding closely adjacent "Non grounded and non-ground-plane polygons" to this layout and adding a solder bridge.What I am finding is that when I add a polygon TOP and BOTTOM and add the tStop and bStop, it appears to incorporate thepolygon into the larger (all board encompassing) GND polygon top and bottom. Does this make sense?Shouldn't one be able to make polygons within polygons and create their own NETCLASS or are polygons treated differently?Bottom line - I am adding extra copper to the COLLECTOR of this transistor (that cannot be grounded...)Any help will be rewarded accordingly! :-)

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 27, 2020, 11:19:22 am
content: Sounds like you need to adjust the Rank setting on the polygons. Change Rank on the ground polygon to 2.

author: colin99
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: November 27, 2020, 06:56:44 pm
content: Bingo! that was it -Thank you kindly!
[Solved] PTH not connecting to inner layer pours - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Styno
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 09, 2021, 06:31:07 pm
content: Anybody knows why plated through holes - that have the same net name as the inner layers pours - are not connected to the inner pours them when doing a ratsnest?This is with a four layer board with a gnd and vcc plane on the two inner layers: (1+2*15+16) and using the Aisler 4-layer design rules. Any via with gnd or vcc is properly connected but none of the gnd/vcc pth’s. This happened with standard footprints like pinheaders but also with footprints I made myself, e.g. a Keystone AA battery holder.I did not notice this during design (no DRC errors) and the Gerber review but only when the pcb’s came back and didn’t work...fortunately this is pretty easy to patch on a prototype this with some wires.

author: Styno
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2021, 09:15:18 am
content: The problem happened because the selected DRU file was missing, placing a copy back solved it. It would be nice if Eagle gives an alert when it can't load the DRU file.
Need help with creating a Board outline while in PCB of Eagle? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: TWTFKaye4
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 18, 2020, 10:36:07 pm
content: HI I'm nubee to eagle and I"m makeing a small circuit board project. I have gone right into the PCB layout part and I would like to know how to create a board out line for my board,, If anyone can please let me know How to do this I would be totally great full,,, thank you,, Terence.

author: Quarlo Klobrigney
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 18, 2020, 10:56:14 pm
content: Draw it on layer 20, it should work.Also, a bigger line width than 0 and one solid line from start to finish.

author: TWTFKaye4
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 19, 2020, 10:32:08 pm
content: Hi Q,,How do you adjust the line Width? And access line 20? thank you for your reply,,, Terence.

author: Quarlo Klobrigney
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 20, 2020, 02:50:52 am
content: What version of Eagle are you using?Usually one adjusts as one draws from the line width pull down size above. I think you need some basic "Using Eagle" videos on youtube.
Eagle PCB and schem now non sync'd - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: zenerbjt
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2020, 01:42:25 pm
content: Dear Engineers,The attached PCB and schem used to be sync'd, now they are not.Please help me re-sync them?

author: Quarlo Klobrigney
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2020, 02:11:10 pm
content: Click on the lower left icon the ERC icon or wherever it may be, alternatively you can type ERC in the command line box on top and it will show you everything that is different between the sch-brd. I saw many things in the list mostly values.
Updated Nexperia lib with LFPAK88/SOT1235 package...enjoy! - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Mosaic
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2020, 02:22:07 am
content: Hi Guys...just added the above captioned packages as I needed to use a PSMNR90-40SSHJ N channel Power MOSFET. Could not locate it anywhere, so I made it.Enjoy....from Trinidad W.I. in the sunny Caribbean.I use Eaglecad 6.6 btw.

author: Mosaic
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 01, 2020, 03:27:15 am
content: Ooops...please use this lib...accidentally posted one with an error in the package.
Is Eagle OK for most Electronjcs companies...eg motor control boards etc - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: zenerbjt
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 13, 2020, 08:43:44 pm
content: Hi,What are the mains reasons, if any, that Eagle falls short of top packages like Altium?..Eg does Eagle do multiple diff pair bus routing?..does Eagle do online rule checking? (ie it stops you, or indicates to you, that you are moving say a resistor pad to close to a different net copper track etc?)..does Eagle have a component "Pusher".If i get stuck with Eagle, i can google the problem, and the answer to that problem is instantly there.....this is not the case with many other packages , since they seem to be quite "private softwares"...would you agree that this is Eagle's great advantage over all others?

author: Diskdrive
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 14, 2020, 06:54:33 am
content: I haven't used Altium other than a free trial but I think the biggest difference these days is just in the number of automated routing/design tools.If your doing very complex design in a ex.RF application on a tight timeline and expect to do a lot of them, Altium is likely better option.You can do anything with Eagle, it just might take a bit more work if its a complex application.

author: zenerbjt
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: August 15, 2020, 12:11:19 pm
content: Thankyou so much DiskDrive & Blueskull.So KiCAD can do differntial pair routing with length matching, but i wonder about "multiple" simultaneous diff pair routing with length matching?Altium is the only one i know that can do this. May you know of others?

author: gooligumelec
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2020, 07:08:23 am
content: Quote from: blueskull on August 14, 2020, 07:54:09 amThat's a controversial statement, although I can't deny that KiCAD has a lot of momentum now and Eagle might get squeezed out between the increasingly-capable KiCAD and the expensive high end (Altium etc.).However, I'm a happy Eagle user, and have no intention of switching. The price seems fair when it includes Fusion 360, and I really like the F360/Eagle integration. Even my simple PCBs (typically 4 layer and I don't need diff pair routing) have to fit enclosures, and the enclosures need cut outs to match the connectors on the PCB. It's not just that it's easy to take an enclosure model and generate a PCB outline from it, for a perfect fit. Or being able to see how the whole assembly looks and move connectors as needed. It's being able to then generate CAD files to get the enclosure machined - all integrated on the way in, and out.I've used Altium in a commercial setting. I prefer Eagle. Meets my needs perfectly.

author: daqq
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 19, 2020, 08:06:02 am
content: Avoid. There's a subscription cost, so no.If you are looking for a low cost version of Altium, see Circuit Studio.
ULP:: any scritp to design copper pcb resistors? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: 0db
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 12, 2020, 03:22:22 pm
content: I'd like to place some copper PCB resistors.Is there any ULP parametric script?

author: westfw
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 08, 2020, 04:40:36 am
content: You could try starting with this:Code:/* Set mark before running. *//* Make sure your grid has the right units ! *//* Make sure layer is set as desired. */real height = 25; /* Height of bounding box. */real width = 25; /* width of bounding box. */real trace = 0.2; /* Trace width */real extraSep = 0; /* extra separation between traces *//* ------------------------------------- */real epsilon = trace;string cmd, s;sprintf (cmd, "set wire_bend 0; wire %f (r 0 0)", trace);real y = 0;real x = width;while (y < height) {sprintf(s, " (r %f %f)", x, y);cmd += s;y += 2*trace + extraSep;sprintf(s, " (r %f %f)", x, y);cmd += s;if (x <= epsilon) {x = width;} else {x = 0;}}cmd += ";\n";// dlgMessageBox(cmd);exit(cmd);
Help generate Gerbers  - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2020, 05:43:21 am
content: I need to make a PCB from an open hardware project but do not have a way to produce the Gerbers from the published Eagle project files. Can someone help with this (project archive attached). Also would be helpful if you can convert the binary BRD and SCH to XML format. Thanks!

author: Quarlo Klobrigney
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2020, 11:04:00 am
content: I can't convert it to XML (ver 7+ for me) and re-distribute it because that would be a license violation. Besides you never know what embedded stuff is in the finished file that could give me away to the. The gerbers were already in your original zip file but, in a format that several gerber viewers could not read, at least all of them. JLCPCB will make the board directly from the gerber folder without any interaction or intervention necessary on your part. Just zip the gerber folder up and send it off. Here is your file:

author: Quarlo Klobrigney
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2020, 11:51:45 am
content: And here's what the gerbers look like in a viewer:

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2020, 02:05:34 pm
content: Thanks Quarlo!

author: Quarlo Klobrigney
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2020, 03:55:19 pm
content: No problem there Bud. Or is is Mack, do you even have those north of New York City?*I forgot to do a DRC check.Everything is good with the PCB. No errors.

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2020, 04:16:19 pm
content: Quote from: Quarlo Klobrigney on July 29, 2020, 03:55:19 pmSorry what was the question again ?

author: Quarlo Klobrigney
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2020, 05:13:53 pm
content: Many a film in the ancient <1970 past would call someone for example "What's go'in on there Mack", or "Look Bud I ain't got all day" the second name used most often was Bud.All the vernacular of NYC and surrounding areas. That's awl.

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 29, 2020, 06:07:38 pm
content: I see, thanks
Eagle.exe stopped working - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: arivalagan13
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: July 01, 2020, 04:30:51 pm
content: I installed the latest free, limited version of Eagle PCB design software. But, after the installation, the eagle is not running and I'm getting the error like eagle.exe has stopped working. I use windows 10 OS.What could have gone wrong?RegardsArM

author: Quarlo Klobrigney
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: July 01, 2020, 04:52:23 pm
content: What exactly is the latest version and how do you expect help if you offer no information?
Import Excellon? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: westfw
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2020, 08:16:10 pm
content: Does anyone have a ULP to import an existing drill file (Excellon, I think.)It seems like it would be really handy for creating daughterboards for projects for which you have only "gerbers."And much simpler than the gerber import ULP (which, despite mentioning various common drill file extensions, does not seem to work,)

author: westfw
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2020, 08:17:09 am
content: For the relatively simple board I was interested in, it turned out to be pretty trivial to semi-manually edit (keyboard macros) the .drl file into a .scr eagle script, deleting the small vias that I wasn't interested in.
Most conservative design rules for absolute beginners? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: josr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2020, 08:58:52 am
content: Does someone have a (link) for a design rule file for absolute beginners (first PCB so simple)?Or which settings should I increase/decrease (and to which value) to detect or avoid/minimize production mistakes due to my own design mistakes?Thanks

author: Jeroen3
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2020, 09:14:32 am
content: You can download the design rule file for eurocircuitsboard classes.https://www.eurocircuits.com/eagle-dru-files/Or look at sparkfun, they're active with eagle.

author: Kean
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 21, 2020, 09:22:41 am
content: Tryhttps://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_Eagle_SettingsAnd in tutorial form (possibly a bit dated)https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/using-eagle-board-layout/all

author: westfw
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 24, 2020, 09:00:51 am
content: I wrote this instructable "a long time ago, now."https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-hobbyist-PCBs-with-professional-CAD-tools-by-/It'sall about setting the EAGLE design rules to better match up with home fabrication techniques. I guess it's mostly obsolete now that it's so easy to get boards "professionally" fabbed at reasonable prices, and it uses a long-ago version of EAGLE. But you might find it useful.
Pads are not displayed correctly - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: fxr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2020, 04:47:57 pm
content: Hello everyone!I use library SparkFun-LED.lib, and have problem with showing pads in my board place.As shown on the picture, at Eagle library editor the component look ok, but on the board all pads is very bold.What am I doing wrong?

author: H.O
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2020, 06:51:26 pm
content: In the library, the thickness of the anular ring can either be fixed at certain value or set to zero which allows it to vary depending on your overall design rules. In this case that part is configured to have the design rules set the thickness.I have not used EAGLE for a long time so I'm afraid I can't give you the exact details on which setting it is that controls this.

author: fxr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 13, 2020, 08:21:29 pm
content: SOLUTION HERE -https://www.autodesk.com/products/eagle/blog/what-you-didnt-know-about-eagle-restring/
Arduino Design in EAGLE. Can I mod for my application? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Chris442
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: January 07, 2020, 10:41:27 pm
content: Hello everyone.This is my first post on this Forum.My question is..There is an Arduino Mega design included in the examples in EAGLE, and I would like to know if I can modify it to suit my needs as I don't need everything that is on there for my project to work.So basically I think that if I erase everything that is not connected to anything on my project it will still work. Is that correct?

author: level6
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 08, 2020, 08:49:26 pm
content: I'm pretty sure you can modify the project to suit your needs. Whether it will work after removing some parts, well that's something you will need to discover :-)

author: TomS_
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 11, 2020, 01:44:31 pm
content: Quote from: Chris442 on January 07, 2020, 10:41:27 pmIf you provide more detail about what your project does, and what parts you think you might end up removing, then someone might be able to offer advice about whether that will be a good idea/worthwhile.The more information you can provide in your posts, the better and more concise/helpful the answers you receive will be.
USB Type-C plug Eagle challenges - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: frankb
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: December 30, 2019, 09:57:22 am
content: I want to use a USB-C plug in my design (Wurth 632712000112) and I want to get my board fabricated at a low-cost house (Seeedstudio / dirtyPCB).The board needs to have this tiny "finger" protruding to meet a slot in the connector, to facilitate the insanely fine pins.The first challenge is that the eagle models from Wurth don't have any information about the milling, so presumably, I can add the outline I highlighted to Layer 46.The second challenge I have is the milling bit size. 0.3mm radius means a 0.6mm milling bit, wow!From an email thread with Seeedstudio I was told to do the following:QuoteThe final challenge is to figure out how to fit this connector on the edge of a board, it appears I need to oversize the board outline to the end of the protrusion and then position the connector at the edge of the board and get the DRC yelling at me.If someone has advice please share it, if you just want to see my update thread as I burn my fingers on USB-C, keep watching...
How I can import gerber? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: fxr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2019, 07:27:11 pm
content: Hello everyone!I have problem with import the gerber files into Eagle v7.5After import the TOP layer I got corrupted image like attached screenshot.Gerber viewer (Gerbv) show the TOP layer without any problems.How can I make the correct import in the Eagle ?Can I convert through another program?

author: Quarlo Klobrigney
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2019, 08:51:15 pm
content: What did you use to make it? Can you see it in a third party Gerber viewer?

author: fxr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2019, 11:22:24 pm
content: I don't know what application this file was made of.I can view this gerber file in gEDA Gerber Viewer.

author: Quarlo Klobrigney
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 26, 2019, 11:44:43 pm
content: So what is your goal to view it in Eagle?I have 7.3, if you want me to give it a try, let me know. I have never imported a Gerber in eagle. How are you doing it in the first place?

author: fxr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2019, 01:20:13 am
content: I want to make a small changers the gerber file.My Eagle Cad version above is 7.5, but it not have many options of import params.You can select units (mm in my case) and needed layer for import.

author: Quarlo Klobrigney
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2019, 01:26:42 am
content: Do you have the original Eagle files? Just fix them there and re-export.

author: fxr
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2019, 02:26:07 am
content: No, I not have source files.If I had the source files then I would just make all the necessary changes in the Eagle Cad without import gerber files.
Eagle For Beginners - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: German_EE
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 10, 2019, 10:34:29 am
content: Does anyone know of a good guide or possibly book for someone starting in Eagle, right at the bottom? I know that there is a free version with limited functionality but downloading that and struggling with the help files really isn't an option due to complexity.

author: Karel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: November 10, 2019, 10:36:29 am
content: If you are a beginner, I recommend to start with Kicad instead.

author: rachaelp
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: November 10, 2019, 10:39:15 am
content: There are plenty of getting started with EAGLE videos on the Autodesk EAGLE Youtube channel. Here is the first of latest series: