EAGLE is a powerful, flexible, and affordable PCB design tool, perfect for Makers, DIYers, startups, hobbyists, and students. It offers a wealth of open - source designs in EAGLE format for learning. If you're looking to create cost - effective PCBs, EAGLE is the way to go. Matthew Scarpino will guide you to fully utilize EAGLE's features. No complex differential equations here; just basic circuit theory and practical techniques for successful PCB design and getting new gadgets to market. Scarpino begins with an easy - to - understand intro to PCB design basics. Then, he takes you through the design of simple, intermediate, and complex circuit boards, from a basic inverting amplifier to a six - layer single - board computer. As circuits get more complex, you'll learn advanced EAGLE features and how to automate key design tasks. With Scarpino's real - world examples and practical advice, you can create highly efficient PCB designs. You'll learn to understand different board types, design circuits with the schematic editor, turn schematics into physical boards, generate Gerber files, expand EAGLE with new libraries, exchange designs with LTspice, automate operations, streamline design with ULPs, design for advanced devices like BeagleBone Black, use buses for complex connections, and configure stackups and route high - speed signals.
Using this EAGLE guide is easy. First, get familiar with the basics of PCB design explained at the start. When you're ready, follow the step - by - step examples to design simple circuits and gradually move on to more complex ones. For each design, use the schematic editor as shown. Remember to transform your schematics into physical board designs and generate Gerber files for fabrication. When expanding EAGLE's capabilities with new libraries, make sure they are from reliable sources. When exchanging designs with LTspice, double - check the input settings. To automate operations, carefully follow the commands and ULP instructions. For advanced designs like for the BeagleBone Black, take your time to understand the high - speed components. Keep your work organized and save your designs regularly. If you face any issues, refer back to the examples and explanations in the guide. That's it! Enjoy creating great PCB designs with EAGLE.
