Just downloaded Nelsons B1 gerber files this afternoon, hoping to have the boards ready by late evening.
BUT: I am unable to view them correctly using ViewMate. The pads are filled, center holes missing (excuse my bad english).
So what's wrong? The files? The tool? Me?
Please help!
BTW: Is there a better tool for the job?
BUT: I am unable to view them correctly using ViewMate. The pads are filled, center holes missing (excuse my bad english).
So what's wrong? The files? The tool? Me?
Please help!
BTW: Is there a better tool for the job?
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That is quite normal - you don't want holes present in Gerber files, to minimize registration issues. There should be a NC drill file included in the Gerber set for automated drilling.
Admittedly this makes it difficult to drill holes when home-brewing boards, as you have no visual targets.
Perhaps you could ask the designer of the boards to supply you with a set of Gerbers with holes?
Admittedly this makes it difficult to drill holes when home-brewing boards, as you have no visual targets.
Perhaps you could ask the designer of the boards to supply you with a set of Gerbers with holes?
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