The Eagle Schematics and PCB Layout course is the second course in the new SparkFun class series. In this hands-on class we will learn how to use the Eagle PCB Layout software to create a schematic from scrach, as well as how to take the schematic and design/layout a PCB for it. We view routing the trace on a printed circuit board (PCB) as a puzzle, and we'd like to share some of the tricks we've learned over many hours of staring at Eagle. We will show you why trace routing is good, but good component placement will make a world of difference. We will also be covering how to create Gerber files, and go over how to send your design to a PCB manufacturing facility to have the board created.

This class is designed to follow the Napkin Schematics class. We will be designing the popular 'Simon' project. After the schematic is finished we will begin laying out the PCB for the design and submitting the Gerber files to batchPCB to have the boards made.

This class will heavily utilize the SparkFun keyboard shortcuts. Please be sure you have them install and are familiar with them.

Topics Covered:

• Creating a schematic
• Adding Parts/Labels/Values
• Connecting Parts
• Performing an ERC
• Component grouping and placement
• How to route on a grid
• Why a grid is important
• Thinking in 2 dimensions, sort of

• SparkFun DFM rules (standoffs!, silkscreen ratio, pin indicators)

  Classes take place within SparkFun.

**Prerequisites: **None really. You'll have a better understanding of the Simon board we design if you've taken the Napkin Schematics class first. And if you've read our Eagle schematic and layout tutorials, and routed a few of your own boards, you will be up to the necessary speed to really get a lot out of this class. This class will heavily utilize the SparkFun keyboard shortcuts. Please be sure you have them installed and are familiar with them.

What to Bring: We can loan you a laptop (12 available), but please feel free to bring your own. If you do, please come with your laptop pre-loaded with:

• Eagle PCB
• SparkFun parts library
• SparkFun Eagle keyboard shortcuts
• CAM file

• And the Eagle files listed below

  The free version of Eagle is quite capable and is all you will need for the class.

  We will be laying out the Simon board, please download these files if you are bringing your own laptop:

• Unrouted Simon PTH

• Routed Simon PTH

Date: July 6th, 2009
Time: **5PM to ~8:30PM
**Location:SparkFun
Instructor: Nate