[sdiy] Another EAGLE question

[Matthias.Herrmann at jeppesen.com]

synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl wrote on 07/28/2008 01:40:22 PM:
> 
> >My preferred method is to use the Library editor to create a 
> 'device' that uses a 'symbol' without any 'pins' - and no 'package'.
> 
> This will work well for mechanical parts like Screws, case parts etc..
> But i assume when a pot is needed that will be mounted on a front
> panel, one will need a connector on-board to connect the pot leads
> to the pcb. (even if the pot is on a separate daughter-board, i think
> there will be at last sone solder points for it.
> I did create all parts myself, because i am seldom happy with what
> is in the libraries. So i simply added a row of 3 solder holes as one
> of the possible "packages" for the pot - so i can use it as a plain
> device in the schematic, and have only the solder holes on my pcb.
> 
> -Michael

what i do is to use the MTA-100 packages for this purposes. you can just 
copy these packages into the library you want to use (i.e. the pot 
library) and the add these packages to your preferred devices...

this won't work for panel mounted components like resistors, which are 
supposed to be mounted to other panel mounted components only (no direct 
connection to the circuitry on PCB).

cheers,
matthias
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