Questions tagged [eaglecad]
A Computer Aided Design (CAD) program that runs on Linux, Mac, and Windows.
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PADS for land pattern coilcraft
How can you even make a footprint/ land pattern with this info. Is that land pattern the pads? Is that a wire going into the model, meaning my pad just needs to touch either side of the component? ...
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Is it possible to make all components pads NPTH in Eagle for a multilayer PCB?
Using Eagle for a two sided PCB design.
One requirement is that all components pads to be non plated through holes (NPTH) and vias are to be PTH before starting autoroute.
Can someone tell me how to ...
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How to connect ground layer to library component vias that should be ground in Eagle?
This is the thermal configuration recommended for a stepper motor driver. Although, it's not connecting to the ground layer. Most resources online recommend a method of using a smash tool in the ...
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Is there a Design Rules change to fill in this gap between an IC and polygon in Eagle?
I adjusted the clearance values, and that did not fill in the gap.
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433MHz Antenna PCB Trace Design
I have designed a custom PCB which among other things has an RFM69HCW (ignore the text on the PCB, it is wrong) capable of outputting +20dBm. The antenna connection is done using a PCB trace (42[mils] ...
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What to do with unused pins in PCB board of Raspberry Pi 4 Compute Module?
I'm trying to make a PCB board for Raspberry Pi 4 Compute Module and I will only use power pins, one HDMI connector pins, one USB connector and UART pins (Tx and Rx) only. The rest of the pins will ...
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EAGLE PCB GND Plane not properly connecting to through hole pins
So I submitted this board design to PCBWay to get prototypes, but they kicked it back to me saying that there are very thin wires throughout the board. Upon inspecting the pictures they sent back to ...
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Clearance error on pin header solder pads in Eagle
I am getting a clearance error on the Sullins connector PPTC191LFBN-RC. I got the EDA models from Octopart. On including this model in my design I am getting a solder pad clearance error on both the ...
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Eagle: Adding thermal to QFN components
How to properly place thermal vias under components?
I hook them up to the ground net, the same as the ground pad of my QFN component, but they don't seem to connect.
Do I need to edit the footprint ...
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PCB warping during Reflow
I have design a PCB size about 100x60mm it reflow very nice on the hot plate but If I convert my PCB to a panelization 2x3 quantities size became 200x180, the edges began to lift up due to expansion ...
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Custom FFC Cable Design
How do I design a custom FFC cable on Eagle? Company wants them made in-house but I am not sure how to go about designing them or where to start
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Component/Footprint selection in EAGLE for PCB designing
I'm a beginner and I want to build a basic PCB using EAGLE software. I want to only use SMD components but I have few doubts while using EAGLE:
I want to design a PCB schematic by using standard ...
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Can I use Sparkfun Schematic/Layout in my design?
I am currently working on my thesis project (PCB designing) where I want to use some components on my PCB such as antenna and ublox NEO D9S chip. There is a company called Sparkfun, who makes PCBs ...
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EAGLE Schematic connection check (USB C)
I'm a beginner in PCB designing and I want to use a USB C port on my custom PCB for powering and data. For this purpose, I have created below schematic in EAGLE.
My questions are:
I connected DN1 and ...
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DRC errors in Eagle design
I am a new Eagle user. While trying to create a simple adapter between two connectors, I receive many DRC errors (overlaps, clearance, dimensions. The libraries of the connectors were downloaded ...
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Why do Eagle CAD diodes not work like normal components in a schematic?
I'm drawing schematics in Eagle CAD and diodes don't behave like normal components:
a) Most diodes have the text "Spice Order" attached to the wires, which makes my schematics look really ...
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Polygon covers some part of the footprint
I am using Eagle for PCB and can't solve this issue. Polygon gets inside the footprint. I tried changing isolate and width parameters but the larger the distance or width, the more airwire errors pop ...
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GND plane isn't connecting to terminals?
Eagle CAD version 8 on Windows 11:
I have GND pads (75, 69) AND GND polygon. Why are they not connected after Ratsnest ...
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EagleCad - Showing same component twice on a schematic
Eagle version 9.6.2
I'm creating a schematic with an dual op-amp, LMC6482. What I'd like to do is place this component on a schematic twice, but have those two diagrams represent the same physical ...
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Beginner Eagle PCB design - Switch with double outputs
I'm designing a double-sided PCB that requires a switch with double connectors to switch two different parts of the circuit. The two sides of the switch are used to switch resistors on an eFuse and a ...
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How do I know if a path is short-circuited in Eagle PCB design
I am trying to make a 2-layer PCB design. At the bottom there is a battery case like this:
Left of (+) path is accidentally touched the ground. I saw that at bottom copper while exporting Garber file....
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Importing Altium Designer schematic and PCB files to EAGLE
Currently using Altium Designer 21.5.1 and Eagle 9.6.2. Tried to import schematic and PCB files created by Altium designer to Eagle using these instructions :
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Eagle - Export SMD components to inches not mm
I am trying to export the BOM in a pcb, for use in a pick and place machine.
The way I do this is by clicking on File -> Export -> Mount SMD.
This is what the ...
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Designing a custom FFC in Eagle
I am designing a custom FFC in Eagle, and am not sure how to convey the necessary information in the gerbers.
It needs to be custom because it is an irregular shape, but the actual connections are not ...
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Pick and place file from Excel
Further to the question here
I want to know how the centroid point is calculated in Eagle software?
Above picture shows the coordinates of the 2-pin SMD connector @ (51.7,26.4).
But when I exported ...
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EAGLE Footprint with only top pad and a hole through it
I need top create a footprint with only one top layer pad (no bottom pad).
To create a through hole pad and remove the solder mask on the bottom side will not work, because the hole needs to be none-...
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Transferring SPICE models into Eagle
I am conscious that EDA questions may be off-topic, but I think this is a general use and operation question.
I wrote this in the context of using Fusion 360/Eagle in circuit design. I am trying to ...
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How to fully connect component pad with the ground plane
I'm trying to make a simple PCB board on eagle.
I've learned how to make a ground plane, and it worked great. But I wonder, why is the component pins/pads connected to ground as more like a plus (+) ...
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AutoCad Eagle: dimension markings not rotating correctly
I have a library component in AutoCAD Eagle. I want to include dimension markings on the Reference layer.
I opened the component library, and used the Dimension tool to mark the dimensions I need. I ...
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LTSpice to EAGLE: Can't create directory
Does anyone know how to solve this problem? I want to import my schematic from LTspice in EAGLE, but when I try to import it this error pops up:
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Eagle PCB footprint specification for PAD-TESTPOINT
I'm learning to use the Eagle PCB layout program. I selected a test point with the following specifications: SMALL THROUGH-HOLE PAD/TESTPOINT
Pad suitable for use as a test point (no pin)
Footprint: 1,...
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Eagle footprint - create a pin row
I am trying to create my first footprint for Eagle.
Specifically, it is the HC-06 breakout board for the Arduino.
This component has a row of four pins right next to each other.
Is there a way to ...
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Eagle PCB Polygon GND width
I am trying to convert 24V to 3.3V for my PCB design. 2 loads using 24V 3A, so I am using 60 Width (53.8 enough in this trace-width-calculator ). I am using GND polygon for 2 layer (My PCB has 2 layer)...
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What kind of resistor is this symbol?
I'm looking at some power circuitry and trying to determine whether this is just a normal resistor with some extra nodes either side, or some kind of shunt resistor symbol or something?
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Grid size for package creation in Eagle
I am creating a package for the first time, using Eagle for the first time.
I took measurements of the component and these are the dimensions from the center:
How exactly can I achieve these ...
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How to create a part in Eagle that consists of multiple other symbols? (with elements that share the same pin)
I'm trying to create an Eagle part for an IC which is an array of 5 matched transistors (eg CA3046/CA3086/AS3046D).
Two of the transistors are a differential pair that share the same IC pin (pin3).
I'...
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Eagle I can not change the isolete value of bottom Ground polygon
well this is my PCB design with Eagle Autodesk. Ground polygon looks perfect with Isolate value 0.8128 [mm] on Top.
but this value can not effect bottom polygon Why? How can apply 0.8128 isolate ...
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Applying bottom Soldermask layer to EAGLE board
everyone. I have a problem with one of my designed boards. I submitted my order to PCBWay for checking my files before ordering and I was informed that there is no bottom Soldermask layer. This ...
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What width should I use in the dimension layer in Cadsoft Eagle?
I've designed about 20 PCBs in Cadsoft Eagle, and for the board outline I've always used the "20 Dimension" layer, using "wires" of width 0 to enclose the PCB. I did this ...
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Restrict layer issue in EAGLE using C1206F334K1RACTU capacitor
I've been trying to google this problem and find solutions in this forum as well, however, as I am still new to EAGLE and posting in this forum I'd appreciate any advice.
I have been trying to connect ...
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EAGLE Multiple PCB layouts
In EAGLE, i have one schematic and want to create two PCB designs (SMD and TH versions of the same board). Is it possible somehow to have two PCB layouts exisitng in the same project (based on one ...
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TB9051FTG Model Restrict DRC Error
So I picked up this model for TB9051FTG from UltraLibrarian via DigiKey, https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/toshiba-semiconductor-and-storage/TB9051FTG-EL/10123940
I am looking to route the ...
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EAGLE 7.7 do not fill GND polygon
Adding a polygon GND, but it not going to fill at all. Ratsnest - not helping. Orhans also not helping. Any idea?
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TC551001-70 Eagle library
I am looking for an Eagle libray containing the TC551001-70 RAM IC. I have looked for a 32 pin DIP socket but also haven’t been able to find. Any help would be great, thank you.
Datasheet: http://www....
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How to set up the rule in Eagle for a type-C connector?
When I put it in to board editor, I get many errors. How to set up rule in Eagle?
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Why does Arduino use external ground at the barrel jack side?
Generally, I use ground "GND" from surface ground when designing PCBs with EAGLE, which is made with polygon -> ratsnest.
On Arduinos it looks like the GND pins also use a polygon surface ...
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Eagle PCB G-Code bottom layer incomplete
I first started milling my own boards about 3 years ago using a grbl CNC mill and everything worked great.
The designs have been done in eagle cad with the PCB gcode ULP.
I put it down for quite some ...
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Autodesk Eagle board testing spots
Is there any way to make a "bald" spot along a route (basically a via without the hole) so that I can test the connection for troubleshooting?
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Blind Via vs. Buried Via
Are these two things similar? Online guides overlapped the definition between the two.
From this website, it states that blind vias are a through-hole that connects inner layers, but it can't be seen ...
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ATTiny13 Eagle footprint
I am making a small project using ATTiny13 and designing the PCB using Eagle. The problem I have is that the pins of the ATTiny on the PCB seem to be opposite to where it should be (i.e. top/bottom).
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