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* Make extra notes to the manufacturer to use the file as is, or clarify all the weird shapes and layers. | |||
Urs' favorite: http://www.pcbway.com/ | |||
* limited colors for silk screen. | |||
* around 1$ for our typical size of pcb. | |||
* delivery usually around 10-15 days, delivery and customs can add 20-40 $ | |||
Revision as of 17:12, 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
Panelizing for automated assembly
Send for manufacturing
- Make extra notes to the manufacturer to use the file as is, or clarify all the weird shapes and layers.
Urs' favorite: http://www.pcbway.com/
- limited colors for silk screen.
- around 1$ for our typical size of pcb.
- delivery usually around 10-15 days, delivery and customs can add 20-40 $