Materials and information for the Lowell Makes Schematic Capture and PCB Layout 101 class.
This class is a basic introduction to schematic capture and PCB layout using Eagle PCB.
The program may be downloaded free from here: http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/
The tutorial will be based on this simple 555 timer circuit:
Alternatively a different circuit may be selected from here: http://www.555-timer-circuits.com/
Schematics Topics:
- Add frame
- Add components
- Change the component values
- Connect with wires
- Group, move, copy and delete
- Add labels
- Change reference designators
- Connect with net names
- Create BOM
- Run ERC check
PCB Layout Topics:
- Create outline
- Create GND and power planes
- Create mounting holes
- Setup DRC Rules
- Setup stackup
- Place components
- Review autorouter settings and run autorouter
- Ripup nets
- Manually route nets
- Explode parts and place silkscreen
- Add notes in silkscreen and etch
- Run DRC and fix issues
- Upload to PCB fab house, review and order
PCB Ordering: http://support.seeedstudio.com/knowledgebase/articles/422482-fusion-pcb-order-submission-guidelines