[Noisebridge-discuss] Searching for EagleCad workshop, anyone, anyone

[BOZ]

On 10/19/2010 5:12 PM, Jonathan Foote wrote:
> I think one of them was me?
>
> Holler and I'll do it again.

Holler. GRIN


>
> Boz, sounds like you are well on your way. A few tips:
>
> 1. Print out the layout on stiff paper and stuff your components into
> it. This will ensure the footprints are reasonable and there's room
> for everything.
>
> 2. If you haven't used a part/footprint before, double check hole
> sizes with a caliper. My one memorable goof involved holes too small
> for leads.
>
> 3. Preview your gerbers with gerbv or Pentalogix Viewmate to make sure
> layers and drills line up. (Never had a problem with this stage but
> it's reassuring to see the output). Check DFM at freedfm.com, they
> will also send you a pdf of your layers.
>
>
> A few more tips here: http://wiki.orbswarm.com/index.php?title=The_PC_Board_Page

Thanks for the great info, this and much more is the kind of things I 
was hoping to find in a class or tutor situation.

Anyone that wants to continue showing any good links would be greatly 
appreciated.

> Good luck, give me a holler off list if you want.
>

Will do, thanks again.

Boz