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Introduction to Using EAGLEThis is a do-it-yourself tutorial with video clips that you can watch and handouts you can print out.
IntroductionOver the next few dats you will learn how to use EAGLE, a program by the German company CadSoft that is used to lay out printed circuit boards. Why do this? Over the course of this semester, you will learn enough about electronics to build an Assistive Technology project that incorporates electroinics. Initially you will use a breadboard to prototype and test your circuits. However, if you need a prototype that is a bit more robust, you may want to use a perforated board or wire wrapping board, or perhaps even to lay out a printed circuit board using EAGLE, or some other CAD tool to minimize the size, noise, and maximize the performance of your circuit. Using EAGLE is fairly easy (with a bit of coaching), and you can can start using it immediately to fabricate personal projects or projects for class. Our time line for the next few days...1. Do this at home ASAP: Download and install EAGLE onto your computer and download updated libraries
2. Practice at home before class on Friday Jan 30 (ALL STUDENTS!!): Use EAGLE to lay out a simple timer circuit schematic.
Homework due Jan 30 (ALL STUDENTS!!): Print out your properly labeled LED blinker circuit schematic to hand in. No excuses--make sure it's done. We'll answer questions in class and give a quick demonstration of the PCB layout process in Eagle.
3. Homework (individual assignment due Feb 3/4): Use EAGLE to lay out a "Tingler" circuit schematic
Complete your Tingler Circuit Schematic on EAGLE and hand in.
5. Homework (individual assignment due Feb 6 for ALL STUDENTS): Use EAGLE to lay out a Mint Tin Amp circuit schematic
6. Homework (individual assignment due Feb 13 for ALL STUDENTS): Use EAGLE to lay out a Mint Tin Amp circuit PCB
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