[sdiy] Another EAGLE question

[Justin Owen]

-----Original Message-----
From: ChristianH [chris at chrismusic.de]
Received: 28.07.2008 09:32:56
To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
Subject: [sdiy] Another EAGLE question

>Hello again, you eagle breeders ;-)

>Is there a way to include off-board components in the schemactic?

My preferred method is to use the Library editor to create a 'device' that uses a 'symbol' without any 'pins' - and no 'package'.

A normal 'device' has a 'symbol' and a 'package' - using the above method you can put - e.g. a pot - onto a schematic - without it showing up on the board.

Using this method though - you will need to put 'something' on the schematic/board to connect the 'real' off-board component to. i.e. a Pad, SIL connector something.

I would also recommend getting yourself a newsreader sorted to check out the Eagle user forums - they're very helpful.

HTH

Juz