problem with connector, 2 pins/2 pads

M.Dehof wrote:

Hello,

 

I tried to create a new "cage clamp connector" (symbol/package etc)

that has 2 pads (A1 and B1) but only 1 pin - well, I learned from

other discussions that this is not going to work, so I added a second

pin. I have now the pins (-1) and (B-1).

 

I've been looking for a similar already existing device and used the

Wago 233-102 as template.

 

When I (in schematics editor) connect a net to the pin (-1) and run

"erc", it always complains that Pin B-1 is not connected - this does

not happen with the Wago clamp, there, one pin is connected and

everything is fine.

 

I guess I'm missing something and would appreciate any help,

(I'm running eagle 4.16r2)

 

thanks

Matthias

This is not all that complicated, so there is probably something simple

that's wrong.

When I get this kind of 2-pin/2-pad situation, I simply put two separate

pins in separate locations on the schematic symbol.  Then I connect both

those pins to the same net in the schematic.

It is possible to place two pins in the symbol on top of each other.  This

"fakes" a single pin, but makes rather a mess, and I don't think it's a very

good idea since it hides information you might need.

You might also check whether your pins and your schematic nets are on-grid.

Try moving the part and see if all the nets you think are connected stretch

to move with it.

--

Bert Menkveld

M.Dehof wrote:

Hello,

 

I tried to create a new "cage clamp connector" (symbol/package etc)

that has 2 pads (A1 and B1) but only 1 pin - well, I learned from

other discussions that this is not going to work, so I added a second

pin. I have now the pins (-1) and (B-1).

 

I've been looking for a similar already existing device and used the

Wago 233-102 as template.

 

When I (in schematics editor) connect a net to the pin (-1) and run

"erc", it always complains that Pin B-1 is not connected - this does

not happen with the Wago clamp, there, one pin is connected and

everything is fine.

 

I guess I'm missing something and would appreciate any help,

(I'm running eagle 4.16r2)

 

thanks

Matthias

This is not all that complicated, so there is probably something simple

that's wrong.

When I get this kind of 2-pin/2-pad situation, I simply put two separate

pins in separate locations on the schematic symbol.  Then I connect both

those pins to the same net in the schematic.

It is possible to place two pins in the symbol on top of each other.  This

"fakes" a single pin, but makes rather a mess, and I don't think it's a very

good idea since it hides information you might need.

You might also check whether your pins and your schematic nets are on-grid.

Try moving the part and see if all the nets you think are connected stretch

to move with it.

--

Bert Menkveld