When all else fails, break out the calipers and create a new package in your library. I've had to create footprints for lots of odd components throughout the years. It's easy to do, ya just need to have good calipers.

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Is there a very simple how to written that will guide me to make my own symbols and packages with eagle

Thanks

 

It’s easy:
1) In the BOARD editor, select LIBRARY from the menu, then select OPEN.
2) An open dialog will appear, listing all the PARTS LIBRARIES.
I’d recommend creating your own custom library for your own parts at this point. You can do that from this OPEN dialog by selecting the CREATE NEW FOLDER” icon in the menu bar.
3) Select the library you want the new part in and press OPEN.
The LIBRARY editor window opens.
4) On the left side of the screen, there is an icon with a picture of a gate and an IC on it. If you hover your mouse pointer over it, it is called EDIT. Click it.
5) A part selector dialog opens. At the bottom, type in the name of the new part you want to create in the NEW window. Then press PAC (you will be creating a new package for board layout purposes). Then press OK. A confirm dialog will appear. Press OK.
6) The part editor window is now open. Create your part using the same tools used to layout a board. Use the scale to get your measurements right as you set PAD locations and diameters. Make sure you use your layers correctly.
ABOVE ALL – Confirm your measurements are correct! Use good calipers or have the component’s specification PDF handy! You can print your board in 1:1 aspect and confirm your pins line up.
7) When you’re done, press SAVE. Close the library editor window. Your new part will be waiting for you in the part library you put it in.

That’s it! Happy creating!
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Eagle needs wildcards to search properly. Try search for "LM*".

 

Hi 0x34;

Thanks for the start; I was able to make the schematic symbol fine and save it. Now I a am trying to make the package but I do not quite understand the scaling.

How do I go about setting the scale to build a package that measure 40mm wide by 55.5mm long. With 4 round pads 1mm in dia located 2.54mm apart and the first one position 27.05mm from one end of the outline and the center line of the pad position .5mm from the edge of the outline.

I am also looking at this page:

http://vulcan.ece.ucsb.edu/ece189/tu...rary_part.html

 

The grid and scaling system in Eagle is very powerful and easy to use. Spend some time experimenting with it. The Tutorial page you referred to shows how to adjust the grid settings. Simply set it to Millimeters, then (to do your larger outline), set the grid to about 5mm per division. After you have your large 50mm dimensions drawn in 21’st place, re-adjust your grid to 1mm per div and place the pads.

Happy Draw’n
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I had some similar questions about the library editor the other day. Evandude pointed me to this excellent and to the point tutorial:
http://myhome.spu.edu/bolding/EE4211/EagleTutorial4.htm

 

I want to say thanks very much for the help 0x34 and Loosewire. I have bookmarked the url and I was able to make the part like you said 0x34.

Thanks a mil

 

Anyone know where I can locate the data sheet for an RJ11/45 I will like to build this package in Eagle