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'''CadSoft EAGLE''' is commercial software for editing circuit schematics, PCB layouts and component libraries. It is available for Windows, Linux and OS X.<ref>[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/eagle-pcb-design-software/product-overview/?language=en EAGLE PCB Software]</ref>
'''Autodesk EAGLE''' is proprietary EDA ([[electronic design automation]]) software for editing circuit schematics, PCB layouts and component libraries. It is available for Windows, Linux and OS X. EAGLE is quirky and unintuitive, but very widely supported and stable.<ref name="oview">[https://web.archive.org/web/20140627235945/http://www.cadsoftusa.com/eagle-pcb-design-software/product-overview/?language=en EAGLE PCB Software]</ref><ref name="wne6">[http://electronicdesign.com/boards/what-s-new-eagle-v6-pcb-design-software-prepare-more-third-party-tools What’s New in Eagle V6 PCB Design Software? Prepare for More Third-Party Tools], Natasha Baker, Electronic Design, 14 Mar 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=797723#post8891050 What is the best free PCB layout and Schematic software?]</ref><ref>[http://www.head-fi.org/t/755662/all-the-ways-kicad-annoys-me All the ways KiCad annoys me], Head-Fi.org forums, Feb. 2015</ref>


==Editions==
== Editions ==
The ''Light Edition'' can be used for free but is limited to boards of 100 x 80 mm (4 x 3.2 inches), only two signal layers (top and bottom) and the schematic editor can only create one sheet. It can however Load, view and print drawings that exceed these limits.<ref>[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/freeware/?language=en Free EAGLE]</ref>
The ''Light'' edition can be used for free, for non-profit or evaluation. This is limited to boards of 100 x 80&nbsp;mm (4 x 3.2 inches), only top and bottom signal layers, and the schematic editor can only create one sheet. It can however Load, view and print drawings that exceed these limits.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140628074023/http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/freeware/?language=en Free EAGLE]</ref>


To edit the most commonly used [[Eurocard]] size 100 x 160 mm (4 x 6.4 inches) would require the ''EAGLE Hobbyist'' edition, (for individual, non-commercial use only) which costs $169.<ref>[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/eagle-pcb-design-software/product-overview/?language=en EAGLE PCB Software]</ref>
For a single user doing non-commercial editing of e.g. the most commonly used [[Eurocard]] size, would require the ''Hobbyist'' edition, which costs €140. This allows boards of 100 x 160&nbsp;mm (4 x 6.4 inches), up to 99 sheets and up to 6 signal layers. For commercial use, with the same limitations the ''Standard'' edition costs €690.<ref name="oview" />

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==References==
== Edit features ==
With almost identical user interfaces EAGLE provides a schematic editor, a layout editor, and library editor.
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=== Schematic editor ===
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== Compatibility ==
EAGLE exports Gerber files.

In 2009 CadSoft Computer GmbH, developer of EAGLE was aqquired by Premier Farnell.<ref>[http://www.electronicsweekly.com/news/design/eda-and-ip/premier-farnell-buys-design-software-firm-cadsoft-2009-09/ Premier Farnell buys design software firm CadSoft], Electronics Weekly, September 2009.</ref> Since version 5.11 EAGLE connects to the components database from Premier Farnell (also known as [[Farnell]], Newark, element14), allowing immediate access to component information from within the design environment.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140708034323/http://www.cadsoftusa.com/services/designlink/ Accelerate your Design with DesignLink]</ref>

== Version control ==
All version control systems (VCS), such as [[Git]] can handle text and binary files but binary ones cannot be merged.<ref>[http://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/8767/version-control-systems-for-hardware-projects Version control systems for hardware projects?]</ref> As of version 6 Eagle data structures use text based XML, this makes version control much easier.<ref name="wne6" /> Eagle has a layer for comments and notes and for each layer if required.<ref name="eevb">[http://www.eevblog.com/forum/eagle/pcb-version-control-and-notes/ PCB version control and notes], EEVblog forum, May 2015</ref>

== References ==
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== Further reading ==
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==External links==
* ''Build Your Own Printed Circuit Board'' by Al Williams, Tab, 2003, ISBN 978-0-07-142783-8
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*[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/?language=en CadSoft EAGLE] homepage
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== External links ==
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*Wikipedia:[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EAGLE_(program) EAGLE (program)]
*[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/eaglecad/info PCB Design Eagle CadSoft] user group
* [https://www.autodesk.com/products/eagle EAGLE PCB design made easy], Autocad site
* [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/eaglecad/info PCB Design Eagle CadSoft] user group
[[Category:EDA]]
* [http://www.freerouting.net/ FreeRouting], Eagle compatible free push & shove router
* [http://www.piclist.com/images/www/hobby_elec/e_eagle.htm Eagle Tutorials]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150210031212/http://myhome.spu.edu/bolding/EE4211/EagleTutorial4.htm Cadsoft Eagle 4.0 Editor Tutorial] by Kevin Bolding
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140428091826/http://www.cadsoftusa.com/?language=en CadSoft EAGLE] homepage
* [http://news.cadsoft.de/forum.htm the EAGLE Forum]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140606120614/http://www.cadsoftusa.com/training/tutorials/ CadSoft Tutorials]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160324025627/http://www.cadsoftusa.com/downloads/download/3316 EAGLE New User Cheat Sheet]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140627035608/http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/libraries-dev/ User created component libraries]
* [http://gaussmarkov.net/wordpress/tools/software/eagle-cad/ gaussmarkov: diy fx » Eagle CAD], an introduction to Eagle
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EAGLE_(program) EAGLE (program)], Wikipedia
=== Criticism ===
* [http://www.eevblog.com/forum/eagle/eagle-is-horrible-software/ Eagle is horrible software], EEVblog forum, Mar. 2014
* [http://www.eevblog.com/forum/eagle/eagle-is-beautiful-software/ Eagle is beautiful software], EEVblog forum, Mar. 2015
* [https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-965-the-(autodesk)-eagle-has-crashed/ EEVblog #965 - The (Autodesk) Eagle Has Crashed], EEVblog forum, Jan. 2017

=== Eagle format SDIY files ===
Some useful examples, not a comprehensive list.
* [[Befaco]] – a few at [https://github.com/Befaco github.com/Befaco] otherwise at [https://web.archive.org/web/20160316220710/http://www.befaco.org/en/ befaco.org]
* [[Music Thing Modular]] – at [http://musicthing.co.uk/ musicthing.co.uk] and [https://github.com/TomWhitwell github.com/TomWhitwell]
* [[Mutable Instruments]] – at [https://github.com/pichenettes github.com/pichenettes]
* [[Rebel Technology]] – at [https://github.com/pingdynasty github.com/pingdynasty]
==== Libraries ====
* [https://github.com/russellmcc/eurorack_eagle Catch-all repo for eagle libraries useful for EuroRack modular synthesizers]
* [http://www.electro-music.com/forum/topic-23530-25.html SDIY component library], components moved to nearest 0.01" on grid
* [http://gaussmarkov.net/wordpress/tools/software/eagle/eagle-2-libraries/ gaussmarkov: diy fx » Eagle 2: Libraries], the common components used by diy guitar pedal builders, grouping components by type
* [https://github.com/TomWhitwell/MTM-Parts-Library/ Music Thing Modular Eagle Parts Library]
* [https://www.samacsys.com/pcb-part-libraries/ Schematic Symbols & PCB Footprints], SamacSys
** [https://componentsearchengine.com/ga/downloads.php Library Loader], SamacSys

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Latest revision as of 15:14, 9 April 2024

Autodesk EAGLE is proprietary EDA (electronic design automation) software for editing circuit schematics, PCB layouts and component libraries. It is available for Windows, Linux and OS X. EAGLE is quirky and unintuitive, but very widely supported and stable.[1][2][3][4]

Editions

The Light edition can be used for free, for non-profit or evaluation. This is limited to boards of 100 x 80 mm (4 x 3.2 inches), only top and bottom signal layers, and the schematic editor can only create one sheet. It can however Load, view and print drawings that exceed these limits.[5]

For a single user doing non-commercial editing of e.g. the most commonly used Eurocard size, would require the Hobbyist edition, which costs €140. This allows boards of 100 x 160 mm (4 x 6.4 inches), up to 99 sheets and up to 6 signal layers. For commercial use, with the same limitations the Standard edition costs €690.[1]

Edit features

With almost identical user interfaces EAGLE provides a schematic editor, a layout editor, and library editor.

Compatibility

EAGLE exports Gerber files.

In 2009 CadSoft Computer GmbH, developer of EAGLE was aqquired by Premier Farnell.[6] Since version 5.11 EAGLE connects to the components database from Premier Farnell (also known as Farnell, Newark, element14), allowing immediate access to component information from within the design environment.[7]

Version control

All version control systems (VCS), such as Git can handle text and binary files but binary ones cannot be merged.[8] As of version 6 Eagle data structures use text based XML, this makes version control much easier.[2] Eagle has a layer for comments and notes and for each layer if required.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b EAGLE PCB Software
  2. ^ a b What’s New in Eagle V6 PCB Design Software? Prepare for More Third-Party Tools, Natasha Baker, Electronic Design, 14 Mar 2012.
  3. ^ What is the best free PCB layout and Schematic software?
  4. ^ All the ways KiCad annoys me, Head-Fi.org forums, Feb. 2015
  5. ^ Free EAGLE
  6. ^ Premier Farnell buys design software firm CadSoft, Electronics Weekly, September 2009.
  7. ^ Accelerate your Design with DesignLink
  8. ^ Version control systems for hardware projects?
  9. ^ PCB version control and notes, EEVblog forum, May 2015

Further reading

  • Build Your Own Printed Circuit Board by Al Williams, Tab, 2003, ISBN 978-0-07-142783-8

External links

Criticism

Eagle format SDIY files

Some useful examples, not a comprehensive list.

Libraries

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