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| + | == Installing gEDA == | ||
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| + | === Installing gEDA on Windows === | ||
| + | * gEDA can be run on Windows natively, as a cygwin application, or in a virtual machine. | ||
| + | * Easy "native" way: Use [http://www2.eng.cam.ac.uk/~pcjc2/geda-windows.html this unofficial installer] by Peter Clifton. | ||
| + | * [http://bibo.iqo.uni-hannover.de/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=fertigung:englische_version_der_anleitung Another set] of unofficial installers. | ||
| + | * Virtual machine method: Download [http://www.virtualbox.org/ Virtualbox] and download [http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu], so that you can run Ubuntu in a virtual machine on your computer. (It's fast and easy!) Then, install gEDA (gschem and PCB) from the Ubuntu software center. | ||
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| + | === Installing gEDA on Mac === | ||
| + | * gEDA can be run on the Mac as an X11 application or in a virtual machine. | ||
| + | * Standard method 1: Use [http://www.finkproject.org/ MacPorts], and install both "geda-gaf" and "pcb." You may also want to use the [http://porticus.alittledrop.com/ Porticus] GUI to make that process easier. | ||
| + | * Standard method 2: Use [http://www.finkproject.org/ Fink], and install the "geda-bundle." You may also want to use the [http://finkcommander.sourceforge.net/ Fink Commander] GUI to make that process easier. More about this process [http://www.ghz.cc/charles/fink/ here]. | ||
| + | * Virtual machine method: Download [http://www.virtualbox.org/ Virtualbox] and download [http://www.ubuntu.com Ubuntu], so that you can run Ubuntu in a virtual machine on your computer. (It's fast and easy!) Then, install gEDA (gschem and PCB) from the Ubuntu software center. Note: this is ''faster'' than the Fink method-- under 1 hour, if you have a reasonably fast internet connection. | ||
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| + | === Installing gEDA on Linux === | ||
| + | * In Ubuntu, install gEDA (gschem and PCB) from the Ubuntu software center. | ||
| + | * Similar packages are available for other Linux flavors, for example as [http://packages.debian.org/sid/geda Debian Packages]. | ||
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| + | == Introductory tutorials == | ||
* [http://geda.seul.org/wiki/geda:gsch2pcb_tutorial The classic tutorial] by Bill Wilson | * [http://geda.seul.org/wiki/geda:gsch2pcb_tutorial The classic tutorial] by Bill Wilson | ||
* [http://www-mdp.eng.cam.ac.uk/web/CD/engapps/geda/starting_gEDA_long.pdf Getting started with gEDA] 7 MB PDF tutorial, from Cambridge University Engineering Department, covering schematics, layout, and spice | * [http://www-mdp.eng.cam.ac.uk/web/CD/engapps/geda/starting_gEDA_long.pdf Getting started with gEDA] 7 MB PDF tutorial, from Cambridge University Engineering Department, covering schematics, layout, and spice | ||
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| + | == In-depth documentation about gschem and PCB == | ||
| + | * [http://geda.seul.org/wiki/geda:gschem_ug gschem user guide] at the gEDA wiki | ||
| + | * [http://pcb.gpleda.org/pcb-cvs/pcb.html PCB manual] | ||
| + | * [http://geda.seul.org/wiki/geda:pcb_tips PCB Tips] at the gEDA wiki. ''Extremely helpful.'' | ||
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=== Format documentation === | === Format documentation === | ||
| + | * [http://geda.seul.org/wiki/geda:gschem_symbol_creation gschem symbol creation guide] at the gEDA wiki | ||
| + | * [http://geda.seul.org/wiki/geda:pcb_footprints PCB Footprint guide] at the gEDA wiki | ||
* [http://www.brorson.com/gEDA/land_patterns_20070805.pdf Footprint Creation Guide] (1.1 MB PDF document) | * [http://www.brorson.com/gEDA/land_patterns_20070805.pdf Footprint Creation Guide] (1.1 MB PDF document) | ||
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== gEDA Utilities == | == gEDA Utilities == | ||
* [http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/wedana/ Wedana]: Cross-platform browser-based tools to view and edit data from gEDA applications. | * [http://sourceforge.net/apps/trac/wedana/ Wedana]: Cross-platform browser-based tools to view and edit data from gEDA applications. | ||
| + | * [http://www.designer-iii.com/gEDA/index.html A script] to convert gschem .sch files to SVG | ||
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* [http://ashwith.wordpress.com/2010/09/10/circuit-simulation-in-gnulinux-lets-begin/ Beginners tutorial] at Ashwith, the first of several | * [http://ashwith.wordpress.com/2010/09/10/circuit-simulation-in-gnulinux-lets-begin/ Beginners tutorial] at Ashwith, the first of several | ||
* [http://www.brorson.com/gEDA/SPICE/intro.html Tutorial] by Stuart Brorson | * [http://www.brorson.com/gEDA/SPICE/intro.html Tutorial] by Stuart Brorson | ||
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Revision as of 22:19, 6 September 2011
Useful resources for working with gEDA, the GPL'd suite and toolkit of Electronic Design Automation software.
- Note 1: This page is a continuing work in progress.
- Note 2: This wiki is publicly editable; topical contributions are welcome.
Contents
Basics
- gEDA Project Homepage
- gEDA Answers @ Launchpad: Have questions about how to do something with gEDA? You can ask the developers.
- All about gEDA at Open Circuits
Installing gEDA
Installing gEDA on Windows
- gEDA can be run on Windows natively, as a cygwin application, or in a virtual machine.
- Easy "native" way: Use this unofficial installer by Peter Clifton.
- Another set of unofficial installers.
- Virtual machine method: Download Virtualbox and download Ubuntu, so that you can run Ubuntu in a virtual machine on your computer. (It's fast and easy!) Then, install gEDA (gschem and PCB) from the Ubuntu software center.
Installing gEDA on Mac
- gEDA can be run on the Mac as an X11 application or in a virtual machine.
- Standard method 1: Use MacPorts, and install both "geda-gaf" and "pcb." You may also want to use the Porticus GUI to make that process easier.
- Standard method 2: Use Fink, and install the "geda-bundle." You may also want to use the Fink Commander GUI to make that process easier. More about this process here.
- Virtual machine method: Download Virtualbox and download Ubuntu, so that you can run Ubuntu in a virtual machine on your computer. (It's fast and easy!) Then, install gEDA (gschem and PCB) from the Ubuntu software center. Note: this is faster than the Fink method-- under 1 hour, if you have a reasonably fast internet connection.
Installing gEDA on Linux
- In Ubuntu, install gEDA (gschem and PCB) from the Ubuntu software center.
- Similar packages are available for other Linux flavors, for example as Debian Packages.
Introductory tutorials
- The classic tutorial by Bill Wilson
- Getting started with gEDA 7 MB PDF tutorial, from Cambridge University Engineering Department, covering schematics, layout, and spice
- PCB tutorial (layout only) by DJ Delorie
- Tutorials by Abhijit Kshirsagar
- PCB basics and gEDA/PCB Tips and Tricks -- a forum post at 5 Man Conspiracy
In-depth documentation about gschem and PCB
- gschem user guide at the gEDA wiki
- PCB manual
- PCB Tips at the gEDA wiki. Extremely helpful.
Symbols and Footprints
Symbols: Schematic symbols for use in gschem
- gedasymbols, the largest single repository
- Symbols by Matt Sarnoff
- Tutorial on creating your own symbols
Footprints: component footprints for use in PCB
- gedasymbols, the largest single repository
- Footprints by Matt Sarnoff
- PCB Footprints by John C Luciani -- excellent collection
Footprint-generating utilities
- Footgen, Darryl Harmon's python-based footprint generator for geda/pcb
- Ruby-based footprint generator by Stefan Salewski
- browser-based footprint generator
- Browser-based rectangular footprint generator by chlazza.net
Format documentation
- gschem symbol creation guide at the gEDA wiki
- PCB Footprint guide at the gEDA wiki
- Footprint Creation Guide (1.1 MB PDF document)
gEDA Utilities
- Wedana: Cross-platform browser-based tools to view and edit data from gEDA applications.
- A script to convert gschem .sch files to SVG
Simulating circuits with gEDA and friends
- Beginners tutorial at Ashwith, the first of several
- Tutorial by Stuart Brorson
Platform-specific tips and resources
For Mac users
- Using themes for fink
- Mac OS X Wrappers: Little mac-friendly "launcher" apps, to launch gEDA apps in the normal Mac way. By Matt Sarnoff.
