thanks i remembering asking it earlier too but i noticed that the doted lines of the polygon appear when i try to take print for etching. so i thought there could be a better of doing it. Like the tRestrict, that was not meant of it i guess.
thanks i remembering asking it earlier too but i noticed that the doted lines of the polygon appear when i try to take print for etching. so i thought there could be a better of doing it. Like the tRestrict, that was not meant of it i guess.
Are you trying to print directly out of EAGLE for etching? If so I wouldn't do that, especially if it is giving you dotted lines on your cutouts! Use the CAM processor and export to gerber files and then open them using gerbv. You can then print them from there instead or export them to a different format if needed.
Hmmm CAM processor, well not sure how it works. I print from eagle to a transfer sheet and use an iron to transfer the toner to the copper board. It worked earlier.
Talking about boards, does the thickness of copper on the board matter here probably not for the dc side but am concerned about the AC ? how much are available ? i got one of these. would this be ok ?
Hmmm CAM processor, well not sure how it works. I print from eagle to a transfer sheet and use an iron to transfer the toner to the copper board. It worked earlier.
It's easy to use the CAM processor:
Click on the CAM processor button
Go to File->Open->Job...
Navigate to the CAM folder and choose an appropriate file e.g. gerb274x.cam
As you have a single layer board and you are etching it yourself just select the "Component Side" tab which will select layers 1 Top, 17 Pads and 18 Vias and the click "Process Section"
Now open the resulting file in gerbv and check that it includes all you expect, then you should be able to print it out or export it for use elsewhere.
George Thomas wrote:
Talking about boards, does the thickness of copper on the board matter here probably not for the dc side but am concerned about the AC ? how much are available ? i got one of these. would this be ok ?
I don't know about these copper clad boards for etching I'm afraid, I haven't etched a board since the 1990's as prototype PCB's are so cheap to get made now. If I was having a PCB made that had either high current or a lot of heat generated then I would go for a board with heavier copper. The board you link to gives just the overall board thickness but no info on the weight of copper so I don't know how it compares to purchased PCB's.
Talking about boards, does the thickness of copper on the board matter here probably not for the dc side but am concerned about the AC ? how much are available ? i got one of these (http://www.ebay.com/itm/131382284869?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT). would this be ok ?
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So if i had to get my PCB fabricated after my prototyping is done. How do i go about it ? what more would i need other than the schematic file and board file ? What file would they need ?
So if i had to get my PCB fabricated after my prototyping is done. How do i go about it ? what more would i need other than the schematic file and board file ? What file would they need ?
First, go to pcbshopper.com to get some price comparisons. Check the
customer reviews.
Then you need to check your selected manufacturer's requirements. I've
used SmartPrototyping who provide a CAM job file for Eagle - some of
them take Eagle files directly.
Run the appropriate CAM job as needed, and zip up the results.
Fill in the details on the order page and upload the zip.
Your board(s) will arrive in a few weeks.
Other board manufacturers are available, not listed on pcbshopper. I've
used www.pcbtrain.co.uk for professionally assembled SMD boards, but
they're more expensive so the Chinese will probably suit your DIY task
