John Murdock
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This is the circuit I have designed, I have never made a PCB before , I have only created the schematics.
Any ideas on how I can turn this into a PCB?
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circuit wizardWhat software did you us use to make your schematic?
Thank you will look into that.Start by making a nicer schematic. Yours is very messy and difficult to follow. Please read (in its entirety) this sticky: https://www.electro-tech-online.com/threads/rules-for-drawing-readable-schematics.144863/
If this is simply a hobby project, I recommend using Eagle or KiCAD, which are both entry-level schematic/PCB design packages (you create a schematic and then pull it into a board, and it shows you where you need to connect your traces). There are hundreds or thousands of packages out there though, so I suggest just finding one that you like and go with that. Nobody can tell you what package to use--There is no "best". It all depends on how easy you find it to use. Eagle and KiCAD both have great documentation that will help you learn how to use the software.
The first thing you do is get a piece of matrix board 38 holes x 38 holes containing round lands and build the circuit on the board and make sure it works.
Use tinned copper wire.
That was quick!I second Kicad for a very comprehensive Pgm.
I am presently trying 'Dirty Board PCB' for $2.50/ 10cm x 10cm board.
They have just shipped them so I will have to see how they match up to Itead.
Max.
Probably all the parts are in the Eagle Cad library(s). If not, likely one of us can find or make the parts.
Most cad software will have example files. Eagle has some schematics that are ready to use to make a simple PCB. It is fun (and frustrating) make your first "layout".
If this is simply a hobby project, I recommend using Eagle or KiCAD, which are both entry-level schematic/PCB design packages (you create a schematic and then pull it into a board, and it shows you where you need to connect your traces).
one could make components and add them to libraries yes but frankly when it comes down to that I simply do not have the knowledge and the know how to make a 16 pin IC.Does it have a way to add new components? Or a copy and edit function?
one could make components and add them to libraries yes but frankly when it comes down to that I simply do not have the knowledge and the know how to make a 16 pin IC.
I found it very easy to change existing components that were close and add to the library.Kicad I found easier to use however it's library is very very limited to the components I had intended to use.
I found it very easy to change existing components that were close and add to the library.
Even making a new version is not that hard.
There are many manuals and videos out there for Kicad on the subject.
Max.
It's not difficult. You only need to draw two things: The schematic symbol and the footprint. Our friend AtomSoft here made a Youtube tutorial for creating components in Eagle.
You should be able to create a 16 pin IC fairly easily provided you have its datasheet.
It's not difficult. You only need to draw two things: The schematic symbol and the footprint. Our friend AtomSoft here made a Youtube tutorial for creating components in Eagle.
You should be able to create a 16 pin IC fairly easily provided you have its datasheet.