Make Your Own PCBs with Eagle - Second Edition

This updated and user-friendly guide walks you through creating high - quality PCBs using the latest EAGLE versions. 'Craft Your Own PCBs with Eagle: From Schematics to Finished Boards', Second Edition, leads you from schematic development to PCB layout creation and getting Gerber files made into real boards. There are four new chapters with advanced techniques and features. Downloadable DIY projects include a sound level meter, Arduino shield, and Raspberry Pi expansion board. Key features: Install and set up EAGLE. Navigate EAGLE's screens and create files. Pick the right components for your projects. Automate tasks with scripts and programs. Build and modify your own component libraries. Generate Gerber files for fabrication. Solder through - hole and SMD boards. Streamline your design process. Design custom - shaped boards. Take your board designs to the next level. Info: Author: Simon Monk & Duncan Amos. Publisher: McGraw - Hill / TAB Electronics. 329 - page paperback. ISBN: 978 - 1 - 260 - 01919 - 3.

To use this guide, start by installing and configuring EAGLE on your computer. Explore the different screens in EAGLE and learn how to create schematic and board files. When starting a project, carefully select the right components. You can automate repetitive tasks by creating scripts and User Language Programs. Build your own libraries and modify existing parts as needed. Once your design is ready, generate Gerber files and submit them to a manufacturing service. When soldering, be careful as through - hole PCBs and SMD boards have different requirements. Try to streamline your design thinking and workflow to make the process smoother. For advanced users, use the new chapters to learn techniques for designing non - rectangular and custom - shaped boards. As for maintenance, keep your EAGLE software up - to - date. Make backups of your projects regularly to avoid data loss. And don't forget to refer back to the guide whenever you encounter a problem or want to learn something new.