The element14 Arduino CadSoft Library (Rev C)

We are pleased to offer our very own CadSoft library for Arduino--for free! Our new library simplifies Arduino shield development by placing the most-popular Arduino pinouts right at your fingertips. The latest version includes these boards: 101, Uno, Nano, Mini, Micro, Mega2560, Lilypad, Leonardo, Ethernet, and Due

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mot9112 over 11 years ago

Having problems using these libraries in the free version of Eagle V7.2.
Are these restricted to purchased versions of Eagle or am I doing something wrong.
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DaveYoung over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

You bet! I'm glad people are using it!
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Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to DaveYoung

Perfect! I'll try that tomorrow. And thanks for the Arduino Eagle library!
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DaveYoung over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

You mean replace the existing device in your current schematic/board files (since you've probably got the rest of the design partially complete)? Yes, I've found the easiest way to update a part is to go in the schematic editor and try to add another device (i.e. like you want to have 2 MEGA boards on your board). Just before it allows you to place it, it asks if you'd like to update all of the instances of the device in your design, which you can say 'YES' to. It will then update the schematic and board with the new version of the device from the library. Then when it lets you place the second component instance, just don't place it anywhere (hit escape).

You can also update the library or all libraries in a schematic by going to the Library menu > Update (or update all) and select what you want updated. I usually prefer not to do this in case someone else has been fiddling with the library unexpectedly (Or I fiddled with it for another project and forgot).

Good luck!
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Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to DaveYoung

Hi Dave,

thanks for the advice. Is it possible to replace the existing device with the one i edited afterwards?
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