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'''CadSoft 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.<ref>[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/eagle-pcb-design-software/product-overview/?language=en EAGLE PCB Software]</ref> |
'''CadSoft 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">[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> |
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==Editions== |
==Editions== |
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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.<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 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>[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/freeware/?language=en Free EAGLE]</ref> |
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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.<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 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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==Edit features== |
==Edit features== |
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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>[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/services/designlink/ Accelerate your Design with DesignLink]</ref> |
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>[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/services/designlink/ Accelerate your Design with DesignLink]</ref> |
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== Version control == |
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All version control systems (VCS) 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"/> |
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*''Build Your Own Printed Circuit Board'' by Al Williams, Tab, 2003, ISBN 9780071427838 |
*''Build Your Own Printed Circuit Board'' by Al Williams, Tab, 2003, ISBN 9780071427838 |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/eaglecad/info PCB Design Eagle CadSoft] user group |
* [https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/eaglecad/info PCB Design Eagle CadSoft] user group |
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*[http://www.freerouting.net/ FreeRouting], Eagle compatible free push & shove router |
* [http://www.freerouting.net/ FreeRouting], Eagle compatible free push & shove router |
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*[http://www.piclist.com/images/www/hobby_elec/e_eagle.htm Eagle Tutorials] |
* [http://www.piclist.com/images/www/hobby_elec/e_eagle.htm Eagle Tutorials] |
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*[http://myhome.spu.edu/bolding/EE4211/EagleTutorial4.htm Cadsoft Eagle 4.0 Editor Tutorial] by Kevin Bolding |
* [http://myhome.spu.edu/bolding/EE4211/EagleTutorial4.htm Cadsoft Eagle 4.0 Editor Tutorial] by Kevin Bolding |
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*[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/?language=en CadSoft EAGLE] homepage |
* [http://www.cadsoftusa.com/?language=en CadSoft EAGLE] homepage |
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*[http://news.cadsoft.de/forum.htm the EAGLE Forum] |
* [http://news.cadsoft.de/forum.htm the EAGLE Forum] |
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*[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/training/tutorials/ CadSoft Tutorials] |
* [http://www.cadsoftusa.com/training/tutorials/ CadSoft Tutorials] |
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*[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/downloads/download/3316 EAGLE New User Cheat Sheet] |
* [http://www.cadsoftusa.com/downloads/download/3316 EAGLE New User Cheat Sheet] |
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*[http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/libraries-dev/ User created component libraries] |
* [http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/libraries-dev/ User created component libraries] |
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* [https://github.com/ GitHub] |
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=== Rants === |
=== Rants === |
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*[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-horrible-software/ Eagle is horrible software], EEVblog forum, Mar. 2014 |
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Some useful examples, not a comprehensive list. |
Some useful examples, not a comprehensive list. |
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* [[Befaco]] - a few at [https://github.com/Befaco github.com/Befaco] otherwise at [http://www.befaco.org/en/ befaco.org] |
* [[Befaco]] - a few at [https://github.com/Befaco github.com/Befaco] otherwise at [http://www.befaco.org/en/ befaco.org] |
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* [[HackMe]] - at [http://hackmeopen.com hackmeopen.com] and [https://github.com/hackmeopen github.com/hackmeopen] |
* [[HackMe]] - at [http://hackmeopen.com hackmeopen.com] and [https://github.com/hackmeopen github.com/hackmeopen] |
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* [[Monome]] - at [https://github.com/tehn/ github.com/tehn/] |
* [[Monome]] - at [https://github.com/tehn/ github.com/tehn/] |
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* [[Music Thing Modular]] - at [http://musicthing.co.uk musicthing.co.uk] and [https://github.com/TomWhitwell github.com/TomWhitwell] |
* [[Music Thing Modular]] - at [http://musicthing.co.uk musicthing.co.uk] and [https://github.com/TomWhitwell github.com/TomWhitwell] |
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** [https://github.com/TomWhitwell/MTM-Parts-Library MTM-Parts-Library] |
** [https://github.com/TomWhitwell/MTM-Parts-Library MTM-Parts-Library] |
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* [[Mutable Instruments]] - at [https://github.com/pichenettes github.com/pichenettes] |
* [[Mutable Instruments]] - at [https://github.com/pichenettes github.com/pichenettes] |
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* [[Rebel Technology]] - at [https://github.com/pingdynasty github.com/pingdynasty] |
* [[Rebel Technology]] - at [https://github.com/pingdynasty github.com/pingdynasty] |
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* [http://www.electro-music.com/forum/topic-23530-25.html SDIY component library], updated |
* [http://www.electro-music.com/forum/topic-23530-25.html SDIY component library], updated |
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