Creating a PCB Layout

In order to create a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) layout from your Fritzing sketch, you will need to export your circuit to Eagle and edit your board´s layout using the custom Fritzing Edit Menu inside Eagle.

Exporting to Eagle

1. Select  File > Export > as Arduino Shield PCB...

   

   
   
2. Eagle will start and open the Control Panel window and the Board window.
   

Editing a board´s layout

Make sure you configured Eagle so that the custom Fritzing Edit Menu is visible.

1. Start editing your board by rearranging parts. Select  Arrange Parts > Move.
   Click on a part and drag it to a better location on the board. Use Rotate and Select Group similarly.
   
   
2. Continue by routing parts. Select  Auto-route > Single-sided (or Double-sided for routing parts on both sides of the board). You can also manually route, change wire width or rip up using the Refine routing options.
   

   

   

3. Add text and graphics to your board using the Add graphics options.
   

   

Exporting a PCB Layout

Your PCB layout should now be ready to be exported. Use the Export options for printing or creating an image/PDF of your board. Read the CAM Export section to learn how to create Gerber files for your PCB manufacturer, or produce a PCB yourself with the help of the DIY PCB section.