EAGLE Cam processor and stuff...

Mlaen · 4th March 2005, 01:34 PM

I've never been doing this before so I have a few questions...
The files I have to sent to board manufacter are .cmp, .sol, .plc, .stc, .sts, .whl and .drd if I understood well?
How can I view those files after I export then?
Can anyone send .brd board for eagle that is compleated and have everything that is nessesary and that is ready for CAM procesor just to see how it looks like... If you have a picture of that board manufactured also that would be great!
What is soldering mask for?
What is aperture wheel file for?

Thanx!

JochenH · 4th March 2005, 01:53 PM

Hi,

there are some free CAM viewers out there for checking your exported CAM data, i.e. GC-Prevue from GraphiCode http://www.graphicode.com, you can download it directly from here also http://www.pcb-pool.com/ppuk/service_downloads.html.

The solder mask prevent the solder from flowing where it should not flow, i.e. between pins of components, it also makes a PCB more reliable in humid environment.

Because in (much) earlier times photoplotters with pens were used, the aperture table describes the pens arranged in a penwheel used for plotting the board, it is a relict from former times. Newer formats like ODB++ don't need this.

Jochen

Mlaen · 4th March 2005, 08:31 PM

Thanx!
About solder mask, ,it should go over everything except the pads - is there a way to do that automaticly in eagle?

JochenH · 5th March 2005, 07:43 AM

If you use the standard Eagle libraries this is already done, the layers are tStop and bStop. If you only switch on these layers in the PCB editor you can see this. You have to use these Eagle layers to produce your CAM output for .stc and .sts (Stop-Component / Stop-Solder, i assume). Beware: The vias are also not covered!

Jochen

Mlaen · 5th March 2005, 11:13 AM

Is anyone using P-CAD?
How to do the same thing there? Im googling for tutorial or something but so far nothing special...

4th March 2005, 01:34 PM	#1
Mlaen diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rijeka	EAGLE Cam processor and stuff... I've never been doing this before so I have a few questions... The files I have to sent to board manufacter are .cmp, .sol, .plc, .stc, .sts, .whl and .drd if I understood well? How can I view those files after I export then? Can anyone send .brd board for eagle that is compleated and have everything that is nessesary and that is ready for CAM procesor just to see how it looks like... If you have a picture of that board manufactured also that would be great! What is soldering mask for? What is aperture wheel file for? Thanx! __________________ .::Mlaen::.

4th March 2005, 08:31 PM	#3
Mlaen diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rijeka	Thanx! About solder mask, ,it should go over everything except the pads - is there a way to do that automaticly in eagle? __________________ .::Mlaen::.

5th March 2005, 11:13 AM	#5
Mlaen diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rijeka	Is anyone using P-CAD? How to do the same thing there? Im googling for tutorial or something but so far nothing special... __________________ .::Mlaen::.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Looking for a surround processor.	bezeek	Everything Else	12	4th January 2007 02:31 AM
DIY DTS/DD processor?	ezkcdude	Digital Source	5	9th December 2006 02:39 AM
spring cleaning FREE STUFF just pay shipping plus wtb/wtt ibook stuff	relientk4life06	Swap Meet	3	24th May 2006 03:32 AM
DIY Surround Processor	Bane2871	Digital Source	5	16th December 2005 05:52 PM
HT Preamp-processor...	Luke123	Digital Source	0	22nd January 2004 04:54 PM


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

4th March 2005, 01:53 PM	#2
JochenH diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Aachen	Hi, there are some free CAM viewers out there for checking your exported CAM data, i.e. GC-Prevue from GraphiCode http://www.graphicode.com, you can download it directly from here also http://www.pcb-pool.com/ppuk/service_downloads.html. The solder mask prevent the solder from flowing where it should not flow, i.e. between pins of components, it also makes a PCB more reliable in humid environment. Because in (much) earlier times photoplotters with pens were used, the aperture table describes the pens arranged in a penwheel used for plotting the board, it is a relict from former times. Newer formats like ODB++ don't need this. Jochen

5th March 2005, 07:43 AM	#4
JochenH diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Aachen	If you use the standard Eagle libraries this is already done, the layers are tStop and bStop. If you only switch on these layers in the PCB editor you can see this. You have to use these Eagle layers to produce your CAM output for .stc and .sts (Stop-Component / Stop-Solder, i assume). Beware: The vias are also not covered! Jochen

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read