PCB Component Footprint Validation Procedure
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1 Preparations
- Install Eagle Freeware edition: http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/
- Download *.brd and *.sch of a project PCB
- Open the *.brd or *.sch file in Eagle and go to File -> Export -> Partlist
- Save the partlist as text file
2 Verification
- Check if the footprint is correct in *.brd by acquiring the parts datasheet and comparing it
- for parts that have no value defined check the recommendations and research matching parts