Diptrace question

[Jiberjew]

So, new to diptrace and PCB design. I guess this might be a dumb question, but what size pad do I use for input/output, ground, etc. I see a lot of options on diptrace. Looked for some answers, but got a lot of all over the place responses. Hopefully this question makes sense. Thanks everyone, it’s been a lot of help here on this forum!

 

[Robert]

It's a matter of preference, but these are my settings:

 

[Jiberjew]

It's a matter of preference, but these are my settings:

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Awesome!! This is in fact a huge help! I imagine this is configured in the PCB design, not the schematic design? I'm using "object lead hole pad" and .60mm for the size on my schematic. Which I don't see any kind of pad properties like this on the schematic design.

 

[Robert]

That dialog box is from the PCB editor, yes.

The easiest way is to create a new component and pattern with those settings that you can drop into your schematic.

You can open up the component and pattern editors, find the one that you're currently using and Duplicate them, then adjust the dimensions and save it.

This way you won't have to worry about changing it for each pad every single time.

 

[Jiberjew]

That dialog box is from the PCB editor, yes.

The easiest way is to create a new component and pattern with those settings that you can drop into your schematic.

You can open up the component and pattern editors, find the one that you're currently using and Duplicate them, then adjust the dimensions and save it.

This way you won't have to worry about changing it for each pad every single time.

Perfect! This makes my design life a LOT easier! I appreciate the help!!

 

[Jiberjew]

Probably another dumb question, but my resistors are too big on the PCB. I cant seem to find the proper resistors to place on the PCB. I looked in the resistor section and object symbols, no luck. Am I looking in the wrong locations? I would like the through holes to work for 1/4 watt resistors. Aside from that, I think I got everything ready to go.

 

[Robert]

Most folks are using third party libraries (or designing their own) for use with pedals.

See if you can find either the gaussmarkov, Rullywow, or Madbean libraries in DipTrace format. These will have the most common components with familiar footprints.

I'm sure someone here has them.

 

[Jiberjew]

Most folks are using third party libraries (or designing their own) for use with pedals.

See if you can find either the gaussmarkov, Rullywow, or Madbean libraries in DipTrace format. These will have the most common components with familiar footprints.

I'm sure someone here has them.

Thanks again. I think I just figured it out. Just wanted to be sure I had the correct dimensions for a 1/4watt resistor, and looks like I finally fond them. Appreciate all the help! Let see if I can get this baby printed up and built! On to do more research to find a good place to get my PCB printed!

 

[Robert]

JLCPCB, SeeedStudio, and OSHPark are the most popular fabricators.

 

[Jiberjew]

You definitely got me on the right path!! I'll post everything once its done! Sure takes a great deal of patience. But, hopefully it'll work in the end. Thanks for all your help!

 

[Batiskaff]

...I would like the through holes to work for 1/4 watt resistors...

Also, you can insert a component from the SnapEDA resource.

 

[Jiberjew]

Also, you can insert a component from the SnapEDA resource.

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Awesome! That definitely helps! Thanks!

 

[Jiberjew]

Late question. I sent a PCB to be made at JCLPCB. I got a response back that said "there are no drill in my file". I sent a gerber file from diptrace. thought all the holes were already specified. Can anyone recommend what i missed?? Hopefully something simple. Thanks!

 

[Robert]

When you exported the Gerber did you select the "Zip Archive: Gerber + NC Drill" option?

 

[Jiberjew]

When you exported the Gerber did you select the "Zip Archive: Gerber + NC Drill" option?

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Thanks a ton! I actually figured it out seconds after I posted my question haha. Got the file fixed and sent out! You’ve been a HUGE help with all your feedback. Thanks again! Hopefully my PCB works out.

 

[Locrian99]

Not sure where you are at with this but i was striggling getting libraries to work as im just starting


This was easy to load up

DIY Libraries for DipTrace

DIY Libraries for DipTrace

www.diystompboxes.com

And so far seems to have most everything.

 

[Jiberjew]

Not sure where you are at with this but i was striggling getting libraries to work as im just starting


This was easy to load up

DIY Libraries for DipTrace

DIY Libraries for DipTrace

www.diystompboxes.com

And so far seems to have most everything.

Thanks, and ya I have those. Sent out one PCB to get made, and got it back already. Sending another out today. I’m having issues with my PCB, but I need to dial in some values. Thanks for all the help!

 

[Locrian99]

Thanks, and ya I have those. Sent out one PCB to get made, and got it back already. Sending another out today. I’m having issues with my PCB, but I need to dial in some values. Thanks for all the help!

Ah yes im just staring working on my first board. Good luck!

 

[Jiberjew]

Ah yes im just staring working on my first board. Good luck!

Thanks. JLCPCB.com will make small boards for $2 for 5 boards. Perfect for prototyping. Got my first ones back and they look great! Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll be happy to help with what I can. Best of luck to you! Here it is all built out…….

 

[PedalBuilder]

Thanks. JLCPCB.com will make small boards for $2 for 5 boards. Perfect for prototyping. Got my first ones back and they look great! Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll be happy to help with what I can. Best of luck to you! Here it is all built out…….

Looks nice! Next time you order, try checking the “Remove Order Number” box on the PCB options page. That’ll get rid of the alphanumeric code that’s on the lower left corner of the PCB.