This page lists the DesignSpark PCB tutorials
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Have you tried the built-in Help in DSPCB? It includes a wealth of information to help you get the best out of the product. Key help topics are listed, or you can use the Index or Search facilities to find a particular topic. This built-in Help can be accessed via SHIFT+F1 ot via the menu Help>Contents from within the DSPCB application:
The table below shows the available and planned Tutorials:
# | Tutorial title | Format |
1 | Download, Installation and Activation Useful tips for installing, upgrading and backup | Text + Video |
2 | Useful terms and expressions you might come across when designing electronics | Text |
3 | How to use the intuitive interface of DSPCB | Text + Video |
4
| 'Family Tree' - DSPCB File structure explained Contributed by EduPrep | Text + PDF |
5 | A set of 'Getting Started' Tutorials (12 videos) Contributed by Republic Polytechnic in Singapore | Video |
6 | Components – Library structure & Library Manager How libraries work in DSPCB? | Text + Video |
7 | Components – Downloading From ModelSource & Building up Libraries How using ModelSource libraries save you time | Video |
8
| Components – Editing ModelSource Downloads How to re-use ModelSource data to create custom parts | Video |
9 | Components – Creation with Symbol and Footprint Wizards How to create components with built-in wizards | Text |
10 | Creating components the easy way (PDF-DXF conversion and import) Tutorial contributed by user rshepherd | Text |
11
| Setting up a Project and Schematic Sheets Important first steps for all new designs | Video |
12
| Overview of drawing Schematic diagrams | Text + Video |
13
| Turning your Schematic diagrams into a PCB design | Text + Video |
14 | PCB Setup & Placing components Overview of setting up your PCB design | Text |
15 | Tips on laying out tracks both manually and with Autorouter | Text |
16 | Ensuring your design is error free and ready for manufacturing | Text |
17 | Manufacturing Outputs & PCB Ordering How to get a PCB made | Text |
18 | Migrating libraries from Eagle to DSPCB | Text |
19 | Migrating designs from Eagle to DSPCB | Text |
20 | Tidying up an imported Eagle Design Housekeeping of a migrated Eagle design | Coming soon |
21 | 3D View How to use 3D view and how it can help you | Coming soon |
22 | Copper Pour introduction and techniques How to use Copper Pours with full flexibility | Text |
23 | How to create/transfer a technology file Setting your global design variables across projects | Coming soon |
24 | Using keyboard shortcuts | Coming soon |
25 | Tutorial contributed by user MasterFX | Text |
26 | Creating and manipulating custom solder mask layers Also applicable to other layers like paste mask, etc. | Text |
27 | How To Install Design Spark On A Mac Using Crossover Tutorial contributed by user JT177 | Text |
28 | Controlling the Component-to-Component aspect of DRC (Design Rule Check) Adding component outlines for top and bottom layers | Text |
29 | Exporting designs to Mechanical CAD (IDF output) How to take your PCB design to 3D domain | Text |
30 | Importing board outlines from Mechanical CAD (DXF import) How to ensure correct PCB dimensions by making use of AutoCAD DXF file import | Text |
31
| Power and Ground Planes in DesignSpark PCB How to add planes to your PCB design | Video |
About this tutorials list
The collection of DesignSpark PCB tutorials above is dynamic and regularly updated with both text and video content. Additions, corrections or enhancements come mostly form the community and we are both happy and quick to incorporate them. If you wish to contribute to the submission of tutorial materials as well as proposing new topics, please drop us an email - we are always happy to work with our users helping to make this great resource even better!