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Date:	Thu, 1 Sep 2016 21:11:56 +0200
From:	"Nicklas Karlsson (nicklas DOT karlsson17 AT gmail DOT com) [via geda-user AT delorie DOT com]" <geda-user AT delorie DOT com>
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Subject:	Re: [geda-user] favorite methods for BOM part symbols part
	footprints
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On Thu, 1 Sep 2016 05:46:15 -0500
"John Griessen (john AT ecosensory DOT com) [via geda-user AT delorie DOT com]" <geda-user AT delorie DOT com> wrote:

> When I choose a new part to use I usually make a rough list BOM first as a
> spreadsheet while comparing different parts for price and performance,
> part symbols next, and part footprints last.
> 
> That is mostly because I start with pencil and paper, and maybe some schematic sections
> for simulation, (but with no purchasing details), before having a schematic.
> Else I might create heavy symbols with attribs first.
> 
> What is your work flow?

Usually I know what to build and start with a sketch, sometimes as a block diagram and then start to look for suitable components, choose value/footprints, the last step is usually to fill in order information from distributor or similar.

I have never been in a situation there I should use as much hardware as possible for an allocated sum of money although I have been in situations where there is an upper limit on price then project should be abandoned.

> What is the smoothest time saving way?

Choose suitable readily available components components and do not look at the price. Some parts of ciruits are sometimes available as modules and this save time.

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