Vector Component Library

[mijomo]

Does anyone know of a vector component library of electronic parts (schematic or layout type)? I am hoping to find some scale part drawings e.g. tube sockets, potentiometers, turrets, switches, etc.

If there is not anything like that out there I would like to start working on assembling one for the community to use. We would just need to assemble a collection of technical diagrams from part manufactures to get started.

Anyways, if you know of anything like that on the web please reply with the link(s) or attach the file(s) to this post.

Cheers!

[JazzGuitarGimp]

Is vector a layout app? If so, is it ported to Mac?

[Tillydog]

DIY Layout creator is excellent:

http://diylc.org/

Has tube sockets, jacks, pots, etc. as standard, plus you can define, export & import symbols as XML files.

Written by 'Bancika' of DIYStompbox forum, AX84, etc. (& maybe even here!)

[mijomo]

Is vector a layout app? If so, is it ported to Mac?

My Definition:
Vector Artwork is created in Adobe Illustrator or other CAD/Computer Graphic Creation programs; often used to create logos or drawings like you find on sites like http://www.brandsoftheworld.com. Vector artwork can be used at enormous sizes without loss in quality since it does not use pixles. This makes it perfect for use in blue prints, t-shirts artwork, posters, business cards etc. It also has multiple editable anchor points stored in the file so it can be edited and manipulated without destroying the file. Most fonts are created in vector file types to preserve complex geometry. It is also easily exported for use in PCB traces and detailed CAD drawings.

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I used to work in branding and advertising as well as in T-shirt design and almost everything we sent to press came from a vector file. It's especially great for color separations and resizable logos. My friends in the comic book industry also told me that almost every thing they do these days ultimately ends up in vector format.

Vector files can be embedded in most software types that do not rasterize artwork prior to export. Popular file types for vector artwork are PDF, EPS, AI and PSD.

Anyways, hope that helps in understanding the file format.

Ciao & Cheers!

[mijomo]

DIY Layout creator is excellent:

http://diylc.org/

Has tube sockets, jacks, pots, etc. as standard, plus you can define, export & import symbols as XML files.

Written by 'Bancika' of DIYStompbox forum, AX84, etc. (& maybe even here!)

Tillydog,
Thanks so much. That is a great find.

I have to install that when I get around to using my PC some time this week. I really hope you can export the files to preserve the vectors. That would help a lot with prototyping across multiple platforms.

[M Fowler]

http://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... ight=visio

http://ampgarage.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... ight=visio

Visio file might be used.

[Tillydog]

http://diylc.org/

I really hope you can export the files to preserve the vectors. That would help a lot with prototyping across multiple platforms.

I believe you can. Also, I believe it is platform independent already (Java).

Works a treat!

(No connections, etc.)

[Gaz]

I've drawn some crude, but functional parts in Illustrator for doing turret board layouts. Not as nice as the stuff some guys around here do Visio, but it helps me figure out if and how things will fit. I just drew some simple shapes by looking at the datasheets - didn't take too long. I already knew Illustrator, which is the only reason I don't use Visio, which I think it superior for this type of thing. I know John Suhr protoypes entire amplifiers using Solidworks.

[Gaz]

http://ampgarage.com/forum/files/jcss_123.pdf

[Gaz]

http://ampgarage.com/forum/files/jcss_123.pdf

[mijomo]

I've drawn some crude, but functional parts in Illustrator for doing turret board layouts. Not as nice as the stuff some guys around here do Visio, but it helps me figure out if and how things will fit. I just drew some simple shapes by looking at the datasheets - didn't take too long. I already knew Illustrator, which is the only reason I don't use Visio, which I think it superior for this type of thing. I know John Suhr protoypes entire amplifiers using Solidworks.

Those are really nice. Do you, by any chance, have non-flattened copies of some of the component drawings in EPS or AI format and if so could you post some here?

[Gaz]

I've drawn some crude, but functional parts in Illustrator for doing turret board layouts. Not as nice as the stuff some guys around here do Visio, but it helps me figure out if and how things will fit. I just drew some simple shapes by looking at the datasheets - didn't take too long. I already knew Illustrator, which is the only reason I don't use Visio, which I think it superior for this type of thing. I know John Suhr protoypes entire amplifiers using Solidworks.

Those are really nice. Do you, by any chance, have non-flattened copies of some of the component drawings in EPS or AI format and if so could you post some here?

Those are Mr. Suhr's in from Solidworks

[husky]

I've drawn some crude, but functional parts in Illustrator for doing turret board layouts. Not as nice as the stuff some guys around here do Visio, but it helps me figure out if and how things will fit. I just drew some simple shapes by looking at the datasheets - didn't take too long. I already knew Illustrator, which is the only reason I don't use Visio, which I think it superior for this type of thing. I know John Suhr protoypes entire amplifiers using Solidworks.

Those are really nice. Do you, by any chance, have non-flattened copies of some of the component drawings in EPS or AI format and if so could you post some here?

Ummmm.... No
But if you want some Solid model parts from my Solidworks library I might be willing to share. Of course you need a copy of Solidworks 2013 for them to do you much good. I have created a healthy accurate library of critical parts.

For the most part though I do all the turret/eyelet layouts in Eagle.
I use the middle layers to show wire runs. Not as fancy as SW but gets the job done.
I use Solidworks for the chassis & cab design, major components layout like transformers, sockets, filter caps etc to make sure nothing collides

[xtian]

Hey, Gaz, will you share your Illustrator parts? Mine are attached.

[Gaz]

Sure, but is a .pdf any good? I haven't tried opening yours in Illustrator yet. I don't have much, but it makes out a little work of looking at datasheets. The yellow caps are 150M's and the radial electros are Nichicon.