Discover how to craft high - quality, double - sided PCBs from scratch using Eagle, a super - powerful and flexible design tool. Electronics expert Simon Monk will walk you through each step in this guide. You'll learn to design schematics, turn them into PCB layouts, and send Gerber files to a manufacturer to get your finished board. The book is packed with detailed illustrations, photos, and screenshots. It also offers downloadable example projects so you can start right away. Key features include installing Eagle Light Edition, creating files for an LED project, finding suitable components and libraries, working with the Schematic Editor, laying out PCBs with different technologies, building useful devices like a sound level meter, generating Gerber files, soldering various boards, designing Arduino shields and Raspberry Pi expansion boards, automating tasks, and creating or modifying your own libraries and parts. Info: Author is Simon Monk, published by McGraw - Hill / TAB Electronics, 272 - page paperback, ISBN 10: 0071819258, ISBN 13: 860 - 1400849866.
Hey there! To start using this guide, first install the Eagle Light Edition as described in the book. It'll introduce you to the views and screens of an Eagle project. When you're creating schematics and PCB layouts, take your time to find the right components and libraries for your projects. The book gives clear steps for working with the Schematic Editor, so follow those closely. For PCB layout, pay attention to whether you're using through - hole components or surface - mount technology. When building devices like the sound level meter, make sure to follow the instructions carefully. When it comes to generating Gerber files, double - check them before sending to the manufacturer. When soldering, be careful as it can be hot. For long - term use, keep your work area clean to avoid any dust or debris getting into your PCBs. If you're using scripts and User Language Programs, test them out in small steps to avoid any errors. And don't be afraid to create your own libraries and modify existing components to fit your needs better.
