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process_stencils [2022/05/23 11:24] – Updated stencil fab process. benh | process_stencils [2022/05/23 11:55] – benh | ||
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- It's advisable to tape it down as snug as possible. Unlike FR4, this will flap around during processing if it's not secured to the table. Taping all four edges works well. | - It's advisable to tape it down as snug as possible. Unlike FR4, this will flap around during processing if it's not secured to the table. Taping all four edges works well. | ||
- Start a new project (" | - Start a new project (" | ||
- | - Select the "Stencil" | + | - Click "Browse" (lower left) and navigate to the Desktop. Select |
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- " | - " | ||
- Note that you need one stencil per side of the board, so only select a single gerber file. Make sure it is set to the correct layers (either SolderPasteTop or SolderPasterBottom) before clicking " | - Note that you need one stencil per side of the board, so only select a single gerber file. Make sure it is set to the correct layers (either SolderPasteTop or SolderPasterBottom) before clicking " | ||
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- If you have multiple solderpaste gerbers to import (i.e. multiple stencils to make, e.g. a PCB with components on both sides, or multiple PCBs), move your design out of the way (select all, right click, "Move Object" | - If you have multiple solderpaste gerbers to import (i.e. multiple stencils to make, e.g. a PCB with components on both sides, or multiple PCBs), move your design out of the way (select all, right click, "Move Object" | ||
- After importing all your designs, move them around (left-click-and-drag to select them individually, | - After importing all your designs, move them around (left-click-and-drag to select them individually, | ||
- | - " | + | - " |
+ | - If it has anything other than " | ||
+ | - Click " | ||
- Move to the " | - Move to the " | ||
- Turn on the pilot laser (black laser button in the toolbar). | - Turn on the pilot laser (black laser button in the toolbar). |