Starting PCB DESIGN

[koolguy]

Hello,
For production of more display i need to learn PCB Design, I have Eagle 7.1.0
what is the maximum size we can build the pcb before gerber file i will start from screen printing.

 

[Cicero]

I suggest keeping it to roughly A4 paper size or smaller.

 

[koolguy]

I think PCB123 is best because for screen printing.

 

[jpanhalt]

The Standard version of Eagle is limited to 10 cm X16 cm. The Professional verson is 400 cm X400 cm.

John

 

[koolguy]

OK, 4x6.4 Inch

 

[jpanhalt]

OK, 4x6.4 Inch

What is that supposed to mean? Is there a subject and verb hiding somewhere?

John

 

[DerStrom8]

What is that supposed to mean? Is there a subject and verb hiding somewhere?

John

I believe he was saying that Eagle is limited to 4" by 6.4" (roughly). The decimal places are a little off, but that's the general idea. In other words, he was converting 10cm x 16cm to inches.

 

[koolguy]

I believe he was saying that Eagle is limited to 4" by 6.4" (roughly). The decimal places are a little off, but that's the general idea. In other words, he was converting 10cm x 16cm to inches.

Yes, i was converting to inch because its my standard

 

[jpanhalt]

It is probably more important to know what size board YOU need, not what size(s) various CAD packages can produce. Awhile back, you had a thread about using Eagle. I assumed you knew the limits of its various products. If you don't, a good place to start might be the Eagle tutorials. Or, are you looking for another CAD package?

I think PCB123 is best because for screen printing.

Again, Eagle and probably every other decent CAD program can give you screen printing. It would help to know whether you mean printing what is on your computer screen (Eagle can produce a png of that) or making a Gerber file for screen printing such items as names, outlines, values, etc. on your PCB. Eagle does that too.

John

 

[KeepItSimpleStupid]

I do believe there are add-ons for Windows only that you can import the board outline which other packages might natively support.

 

[koolguy]

I do believe there are add-ons for Windows only that you can import the board outline

What does it mean?

 

[KeepItSimpleStupid]

The last time I checked, DXF import was Windows Only. But here: **broken link removed**

There is another option.

DXF is file format used by CAD programs.

There is some native "primative" drawing tools to make the board outline as I understand it.

 

[jpanhalt]

koolguy

Please tell us what size PCB YOU need.

John

 

[Cicero]

Classic case of the language barrier making a thread very difficult.

 

[koolguy]

I will order from manufacture.

 

[jpanhalt]

I will order from manufacture.

That response is not a language issue. It is just plain rude to ignore a reasonable question, such as what size is the PCB you need.

John

 

[KeepItSimpleStupid]

Crystal ball says look at his other post with currency displays.

 

[koolguy]

Hello,

That response is not a language issue. It is just plain rude to ignore a reasonable question, such as what size is the PCB you need.

John

Sorry Sir,
Its just PIC16F72 or other chip with TIP122 npn only
the size may be 4x4 inch

thanks

 

[DerStrom8]

Hello,

Sorry Sir,
Its just PIC16F72 or other chip with TIP122 npn only
the size may be 4x4 inch

thanks

Why do you need a 4X4 inch PCB for just a PIC16F72 and a transistor? The '16F72 is less than 1.5" long, why do you need an extra 2.5" for a transistor? I'm willing to bet you'd be able to fit everything easily on a 1" x 2" board if you tried.

 

[Bengineer]

Weird thread))) Anyway, starting to learn PCB design with Eagle is not what I would have done. Eagle is way to stupidly-organized, and the interface is a mess, almost impossible to act intuitively. Check out DesignSpark or some other free tools. DipTrace has a free version as well.