The community for Sprint Layout is niche but passionate. You don't always have to create from scratch.
For a component not in the library (e.g., a specific USB connector or power inductor): macros sprint layout 60
Place → Line (or L key) on layer K2 (Top silkscreen).K1 (Top copper) → draw shape around pads to prevent unwanted copper.File → Save as macro → give it a name (e.g., USB-B-MICRO-SMD).| Mistake | Consequence | Fix | |---------|-------------|-----| | Forgetting to include all pads | Missing connections in PCB | Double-check before exporting | | Using absolute coordinates | Macro inserts far away from cursor | Create it near (0,0) | | Not saving grid settings | Misaligned components | Set grid before designing macro | | Mixing layers incorrectly | Shorts or missing traces | Stick to copper (Layer 16/18) and silk (21/23) | The community for Sprint Layout is niche but passionate
Sprint Layout does not have a formal "origin" for macros. When you insert a macro, it appears where it was created. To control placement: Add Silkscreen Outline: Place → Line (or L
The Macro Sprint Layout 60 offers several benefits:
While the standard library covers basic resistors, capacitors, and DIP packages, the true power of Sprint-Layout lies in creating custom macros for non-standard parts.
Sprint-Layout 60 is often used for rapid prototyping where time is a critical constraint.