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+====== Intro to Eagle ======
+Eagle is a program that you can use to make printed circuit boards.
+It uses a visual format which is similar to, but not quite the same as, how you would normally draw circuit diagrams. It has a lot of snazzy features which make it very desirable for hacker/diy sorta people:
+  * You can get a legit copy for free right here: http://www.cadsoftusa.com/download-eagle/?language=en
+  * There is a decent community and lots of free parts libraries here: http://www.cadsoftusa.com/downloads/libraries/
+  * It has a very nice output system that lets you customize production files easily
+  * It is fully scriptable if you decide you want to learn the ulp language. Doc here: http://www.cadsoftusa.com/downloads/file/ulp640_en.pdf
+  * It runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux.
+===== About the class =====
+  * Class should be 2-3 hours
+  * By the end, you should be able to build and export basic schematics and board layouts
+  * Instructor will provide some Rules and Gerber settings that you can use with most fabricators
+  * Afterward, you should have enough confidence to explore the rest yourself
+===== Topics Covered: =====
+  * Turning circuit diagrams into Eagle schematic files
+  * Creating layouts (board files) from Eagle schematics
+  * Building custom parts
+  * Creating text and marks
+  * Outputting production files (Gerbers)
+  * A few clever tricks for this and that
+  * Avoiding a few things that will make you angry
+===== Materials required: =====
+  * A computer running Cadsoft Eagle.
+  * A circuit diagram to work on. (optional)
+Eagle is not hard to learn, but it is kind of tedious at first. Trying to figure it out by yourself is really annoying, but with just a little help, everything goes a lot more smoothly.