+ + The schematics is usually the single source of all logical information: + footprints, element refdes and values and connections (networks or nets). + A project is just a directory that holds at least the schematics, but + usually also the pcb layout file and scripts. +
+ Start the new project by creating an empty directory. Start + gschem with an empty design and save it in the project directory. + Place the following symbols and edit/add these attributes: +
+ Arrange and connect the pins as shown below. +
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+ Save the design as 7805.sch. +
+ We are going to use a Makefile in this example to demonstrate + how to automate certain steps. In a fully automated project all + data exchange between the various tools (schematics editor, pcb-rnd, + simulators, etc.) is done by scripts. Generating the documentation + and exporting various other output like gerbers are usually automated + the same way. (As an alternative, all these can be done manually, from + the GUI as well.) +
+ Create a new file called Makefile and edit it using your favorite text + editor to the following: +
+7805.lht: 7805.sch + gsch2pcb-rnd -m import 7805.sch + +clean: + rm -f 7805.cmd ++
+ The first rule calls the forward annotation utility, gsch2pcb-rnd to + create a forward annotation command file called 7805.cmd when the + schematics file is newer than the layout file (7805.lht). The second + rule removes such a command file to make the directory clean of + auto-generated temporary files. + +
+ The layout process usually starts when there's at least a partially + finished schematics is available. The most common workflow is that + changes and improvements in the schematics are forward annotated to + the layout. +
+ Start pcb-rnd. This will load the system-installed template board + as a new, empty design. Save it in the project directory as 7805.lht. +
+ Start a shell (but don't close pcb-rnd); in the project directory, + type make. This will create 7805.cmd that contains a pcb-rnd + action script that can sync a board to the information extracted from + the schematics. +
+ Back in pcb-rnd, type ":ExecuteFile(7805.cmd)" and press enter. The colon + will open the CLI entry where the ExecuteFile(filename) is an action that + will load the file named and execute each line as an action. +
+ At the end of the process, the layout should have all footprints. Press + 'o' and the logical connections will show up as a "rats nest". + +
+ Move the elements around. Pressing 'o' after some moves will re-optimize + the rats. As rats nest gets simpler and simpler, this can help choosing + the best placement. All components started out on the component (top) side. + Hover the mouse over the 0805 capacitors and press 'b' - this will send + them to the solder side. +
+ After the placement, pick the solder layer to draw on and use the line tool + to draw the traces. Change the style to 'Power' or 'Fat' to get wider + traces. Press 'o' after drawing a few connections. When only the ground + network is left, use the rectangle tool to draw a large polygon on the + solder-gnd layer. Use the thermal tool to connect pins to the ground polygon. + The thermal tool does not work on SMD pads, they need to be connected using + lines. +
+ When everything is connected, pressing 'o' will remove the last rat line. + The message log window also shows how many rats are remaining when 'o' + is pressed. The message log can be opened using the + Window/Message Log menu. + +
+ + + + } } Index: trunk/doc/tutorials/7805/Makefile =================================================================== --- trunk/doc/tutorials/7805/Makefile (revision 5738) +++ trunk/doc/tutorials/7805/Makefile (revision 5739) @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ 7805.lht: 7805.sch - gsch2pcb-rnd 7805.sch + gsch2pcb-rnd -m import 7805.sch clean: - rm -f 7805.new.pcb 7805.cmd 7805.net + rm -f 7805.cmd