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== Finalizing in KiCAD == | == Finalizing in KiCAD == | ||
=== First time KiCAD users === | |||
* install and start KiCAD | |||
* Make a new project and define file path | |||
* Make a custom personal library for your crazy footprints and logos | |||
== Panelizing for automated assembly == | == Panelizing for automated assembly == | ||
== Send for manufacturing == | == Send for manufacturing == | ||
Revision as of 14:30, 19 July 2016
Classics
How to prepare the files
Basics
Go crazy and draw, paint, design your boards as you wish!
some inspriations here: http://dusjagr.hotglue.me/
See some of our classics: File:MadLab_circuit_classics.pdf
Inkscape preparations
... still needs to be updated!
Example from ucok's Biosynth: http://lifepatch.org/Biosynth
The cut-milled border should be 2mm, some pcb manufacturers then just use a 2mm tool. this will be the cheapest, but reduced resolution in the sharp corners.
Important files and formats to export
Finalizing in KiCAD
First time KiCAD users
- install and start KiCAD
- Make a new project and define file path
- Make a custom personal library for your crazy footprints and logos