User Language Programming (ULP) is arguably the most powerful feature in EAGLE, yet few users really leverage it. This feature allows users to write c-like programs that can manipulate every aspect of their design. User Language Programming gives you the user, the power to implement your own specialized functions. Bill of materials (BOM) exporting, dxf…

In our last post we talked about how you can easily create custom Slotted drills in EAGLE. I have a new tutorial for you on Arbitrary Pad Shapes. Pads provide points of contact for components and play some pretty important roles on your board. They eliminate noise by helping to create a greater connection to…

Few features in EAGLE cause as much confusion as the Restring tab (Figure 1) under the DRC (Design Rules Check). The goal of this blog post is to lift the veil and help you clearly understand how Restring works and how you can adjust it in order to make sure your boards can be manufactured…

Creating EAGLE shortcuts will help you work faster. Many users hit Crtl+C for the CUT command, or click F11 or Ctrl+R to Ratsnest a board. Another great one to setup, Ctrl+B, for an instant BOM view from the schematic. Setting up shortcuts like these in EAGLE is easy using the Assign Command. These shortcuts are not part…

In this series we’ve been showing you how to use some gem features in EAGLE that not all users may be aware of, this week we bring you “Customize Context Menu”. Knowing how to customize the EAGLE Context Menu aka Right Click Menu is a must learn. It will increase productivity by helping you quickly…

Imagine working days or even weeks on your PCB design to only then be informed that adjustments need to be done to satisfy a particular circuit board criteria. Using the Assembly Variant feature of EAGLE will avoid you having to save the file multiple times under different names. Criterion can be assigned to each variant…

Learn how to display the via information of your design including buried and blind vias in detail. A via is a point of transition in the PCB and its function is to transfer a trace between layers. The Via Lenght function in EAGLE will let you see the depth of the vias on your design. Options for via depth will depend on the layer setup…

At this year’s Maker Faire Rome we announced our partnership with Other Machine Co. makers of the Othermill. The Othermill is a consumer CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machine that can be used to make silicone molds, machine a variety of woods, metals, and oh yeah… PCB boards! It is this last facet of this amazing…

Hey Everyone, First things first, what a crazy couple of months!  Since the acquisition by Autodesk, we have already had two beta releases culminating now in this, our first “proper” point release of EAGLE, version 7.7!  We’re super excited to make progress with some of EAGLE’s capabilities, and we promise, this is just the very…

Net classes are one of those features of EAGLE that are not obvious to find and comprehend. However, they are useful in allowing you to assign certain rules to a group of nets. For example, in order to carry high current for power nets, you’ll need your nets to be extra thick. You can create a net class called POWER and…

EAGLE has always included the command line that has allowed users to speed up the use of the program. Read more to understand the EAGLE Command line.

The Maker Faire takes place at Fiera di Roma from October, 14th -16th 2016. Stop by our booth 7.A.38 + 7.A.39 to design your own PCB in EAGLE.

Continuing with our series What you didn’t know about EAGLE we will teach users how to modify existing script files eagle.scr and default-assign.scr to make customization to their workflow. There comes a time in every user’s journey with EAGLE where they feel like they have a preferred workflow. They discover there are commands they use more…

We have a new EAGLE Webinar for you! Join us for Electronic Load Project Part 1, a discussion about the basics of electronic loads.