Learning schematic capture/layout.

[Bigpahpa]

I was hoping someone could point me to a resource for example circuits that I could put into Eagle and design layouts. I feel I need more practice with this but just don't know how to dive in and create schematics of my own. Thanks!

 

[Arouse1973]

Hello
what about thinking of a simple project that you might want to build and design that. Tell us what ideas and we can help.
Adam

 

[Bigpahpa]

Thanks for the reply Adam! The only schematic I ever created of my own was a very common 9v to 5v converter. Past that, I don't really have any ideas. I've been handed hand drawn schematics for capturing/layout before but never had to create my own. Is there a circuit that you've always liked that would be good for beginners to research?

 

[Bigpahpa]

My first project was this:

 

[Arouse1973]

Hello.
Not really I have always had a reason for doing a design. I find without a reason I don't have drive to do it. However some of the more popular designs for beginners seem to be flashing LED circuits, temperature operated switch circuits and light activated circuits.
Adam