I've been using Osmond to make PCB layouts for tube amps, but it doesn't have a library for tubes.
Does anyone have a PCB layout tube library they might like to share?
Libraries from other PCB layout software can be used as long as I can view it as text.
If not, does anyone have a photo showing the dimensions for tube sockets?
Thanks!!
Does anyone have a PCB layout tube library they might like to share?
Libraries from other PCB layout software can be used as long as I can view it as text.
If not, does anyone have a photo showing the dimensions for tube sockets?
Thanks!!
I went through the same sorts of issues a couple of years ago with ExpressPCB and found it best to measure and make my own footprints for tube sockets.
There are lots of different sockets out there and some don't physically interchange very well if at all. Best thing is to make footprints for the sockets you are actually going to use.
Your pcb software may also not be too similar to what most are using here. (Eagle, ExpressPCB, etc)
Get a cheap pair of calipers somewhere and use these to make the required measurements.
There are lots of different sockets out there and some don't physically interchange very well if at all. Best thing is to make footprints for the sockets you are actually going to use.
Your pcb software may also not be too similar to what most are using here. (Eagle, ExpressPCB, etc)
Get a cheap pair of calipers somewhere and use these to make the required measurements.
Hi, here is a calculator that uses Eagle and Osmond you might find useful! Never tried it.
http://www.desmith.net/NMdS/Electronics/soculator.html
http://www.desmith.net/NMdS/Electronics/soculator.html
I have an Eagle CAD library here (near bottom of the page):
http://www.pmillett.com/diy_cad_programs.htm
and you can download a freeware version of Eagle to view them here:
http://www.cadsoft.de/
Pete
http://www.pmillett.com/diy_cad_programs.htm
and you can download a freeware version of Eagle to view them here:
http://www.cadsoft.de/
Pete
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