Category: Eagle


  • Autodesk EAGLE First Flights Webinar Series

    We were all beginners once! Whether you’re new to Autodesk EAGLE or PCB design, we’ve got just the webinar series for you to start your journey off right.


  • What Is Electricity? Explained So Simply, Even Your Mom Can Understand

    Just beginning your journey in electronics? It all starts with electricity. You might learn some shocking stuff inside.


  • Drones Are Taking Over Like It’s (Not) 1984 – And We’re Excited

    Still feeling a bit paranoid about 1984? The drones are taking over, and it’s not just to watch our every move. Read on to learn more.


  • EAGLE Version 8.0.1 – Here’s What’s New

    Time flies when you’re soaring high! We’re back with another solid update for Autodesk EAGLE, read on to find out what’s new in version 8.0.1.


  • DesignCon 2017 – Thank You

    Just wanted to give a big thank you to everyone who came out and met with us at DesignCon 2017! We spent valuable time in conversation with users and we appreciate all the interest and feedback given on the new Autodesk EAGLE. In case you missed it, here are a few shots from the show!  


  • How to Convince Your Boss to Send You to DesignCon 2017

    Got a boss that isn’t sure about sending you to DesignCon 2017? No problem, we’ve got you covered with 3 reasons that are sure to change their mind. Read on to find out what they are!


  • How to Install Autodesk EAGLE On Windows, Mac and Linux

    Please Note: The following article is outdated. Please refer to this article for updated information: How To Install Autodesk Fusion 360 on Windows and Mac Original article below: The new Autodesk EAGLE is here, and it’s better than ever! There’s a ton of enhancements and new features inside to help you push your engineering limits…


  • Autodesk EAGLE has landed: The easy PCB design software – now under the Autodesk wing

    Learn about all the new PCB design features in Autodesk EAGLE alongside other great news about the future of your design tool.


  • The new EAGLE Subscription has landed

    The PCB design tool you’ve always known – now affordable in a way you’ve never known before. Read on for details about the new EAGLE Subscription.


  • What you didn’t know about EAGLE: User Language Programming

    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…


  • What you didn’t know about EAGLE: Arbitrary Pad Shapes

    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…


  • What you didn’t know about EAGLE: Slotted Holes

    At first glance, it may appear that there is no way to create slotted holes in EAGLE! Currently, there is no built-in mechanism to handle slotted holes directly, however our customers make boards with slotted holes all the time! “How,” do you ask? Slotted holes are becoming quite common as components have to manipulate ever…


  • What you didn’t know about EAGLE: Restring

    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…


  • What you didn’t know about EAGLE: Assign

    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…


  • What you didn’t know about EAGLE: Customize Context Menu

    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…