I am definitely progressing, I have a board designed, trying to learn how to run traces on both sides of the board. I also think I need help figuring out how to create a new component, a PZT3904 transistor. I've been to youtube and sparkfun, both have decent tutorials, just not sure what I'm doing yet. Is it possible to run traces underneath 0805 resistors? So far when I've done that, I've run into problems with the traces touching the pads. I think I'm pretty close to the printing phase. Thanks! AJ
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Boots Hughston wrote:
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> In Eagle you have to place your components yourself. Once you have done that then you can run the auto router.
> Order of performance:
> Design your circuit.
> Run design rule check, correct all errors.
> Then go to board view.
> Place your components.
> Setup the auto router.
> Run the auto router.
> Run design check.
> Correct errors.
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> Good luck,
> With respect, Boots-2b1
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> On Jan 15, 2013, at 8:26 PM, "AJ" wrote:
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> > I am completely new to PCB design, I put together a schematic for a class project for a SMD FM transmitter. Everything looked great but when I switched over to the board layout view, everything seemed to get jumbled up. I tried the autoroute feature and couldn't figure it out. I have another program called Livewire which is extremely simple to put together, but, it's not tweakable for different sized of components. I've youtubed videos trying to figure it out... My project is due in 2 1/2 weeks, hopefully I don't need to switch to a standard breadboard. Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!
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