Re: [kicad-users] Print several PCBs per page
Drag a block around the layout, move the selection rectangle to one side of the original block, right click, select Copy Block, click OK. Print normally, exact scale 1.0. You may need to move the original in case it's too centered on the page. When you're finished saving is optional, I usually discard these changes. I use this method for toner transfer as it's a given that the first try will have some defects, principally if I only printed one copy. --- On Tue, 4/6/10, oliver602 wrote: > From: oliver602 > Subject: [kicad-users] Print several PCBs per page > To: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com > Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 2:57 PM > Hi, > I want to print the same PCB 3 times on one sheet to make 3 > PCBs from one laminate in one go. > > I can not find out how to scale the output properly from > pcbnew to gimp or inkscape where I had planed to copy and > past the boards side by side. Outputing an SVG file from > pcbnew also doesnt seam to include drill holes. > > Can anybody tell me the best way to get a number of PCBs on > one page and how to get the scalling right? > > Thanks! > > > > > > Please read the Kicad FAQ in the group files section before > posting your question. > Please post your bug reports here. They will be picked up > by the creator of Kicad. > Please visit http://www.kicadlib.org for details of > how to contribute your symbols/modules to the kicad > library. > For building Kicad from source and other development > questions visit the kicad-devel group at > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-develYahoo! Groups > Links > > > kicad-users-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com > > >
RE: [kicad-users] Print several PCBs per page
Also try gerbmerge, a python script that will do the same thing. I use this regularly to panelise multi projects. From: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com [mailto:kicad-us...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Alain Mouette Sent: Wednesday, 7 April 2010 10:45 PM To: kicad-users@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [kicad-users] Print several PCBs per page The correct way of doing it is: import into pcbnew all 3 boards and position them as whished. Then you can generate gerbers and drills or prints just the normal way. It works just fine, I use it regularly. Alain Em 06-04-2010 14:57, oliver602 escreveu: > Hi, > I want to print the same PCB 3 times on one sheet to make 3 PCBs from one laminate in one go. > > I can not find out how to scale the output properly from pcbnew to gimp or inkscape where I had planed to copy and past the boards side by side. Outputing an SVG file from pcbnew also doesnt seam to include drill holes. > > Can anybody tell me the best way to get a number of PCBs on one page and how to get the scalling right? > > Thanks! __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 5008 (20100407) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com
Re: [kicad-users] Print several PCBs per page
The correct way of doing it is: import into pcbnew all 3 boards and position them as whished. Then you can generate gerbers and drills or prints just the normal way. It works just fine, I use it regularly. Alain Em 06-04-2010 14:57, oliver602 escreveu: > Hi, > I want to print the same PCB 3 times on one sheet to make 3 PCBs from one > laminate in one go. > > I can not find out how to scale the output properly from pcbnew to gimp or > inkscape where I had planed to copy and past the boards side by side. > Outputing an SVG file from pcbnew also doesnt seam to include drill holes. > > Can anybody tell me the best way to get a number of PCBs on one page and how > to get the scalling right? > > Thanks!
Re: [kicad-users] Print several PCBs per page
Have you tried in pxbnew: file>append board be a bit careful and note where the board is placed, use block move to get it out of the way when you append the next board. or you can end up with a mess. For multiple copies of the same board use the block copy command. Andy On Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:27:54 +0100 Robert wrote: > I've used the same technique as you for post-processing in Inkscape, but > unlike the OP I wanted to produce gerbers (for production). I just > wondered if you had solved that problem too. > > Regards, > > Robert. > > On 07/04/2010 10:06, Sergey A. Borshch wrote: > > On 07.04.2010 11:41, Robert wrote: > >> If you do something like this, is there a way to generate gerbers from > >> the Inkscape file? > > I don't know exactly. > > I use .pdf for home-made prototypes. My manufacturer use some CAM program > > for > > gerbers post-processing, but I don't know which one. > > I thought you was talking about prototyping as well. > > > > > > > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > > Version: 9.0.800 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2795 - Release Date: 04/06/10 > > 19:32:00 > > > > > > Please read the Kicad FAQ in the group files section before posting your > question. > Please post your bug reports here. They will be picked up by the creator of > Kicad. > Please visit http://www.kicadlib.org for details of how to contribute your > symbols/modules to the kicad library. > For building Kicad from source and other development questions visit the > kicad-devel group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-develYahoo! Groups > Links > > >
Re: [kicad-users] Print several PCBs per page
I've used the same technique as you for post-processing in Inkscape, but unlike the OP I wanted to produce gerbers (for production). I just wondered if you had solved that problem too. Regards, Robert. On 07/04/2010 10:06, Sergey A. Borshch wrote: > On 07.04.2010 11:41, Robert wrote: >> If you do something like this, is there a way to generate gerbers from >> the Inkscape file? > I don't know exactly. > I use .pdf for home-made prototypes. My manufacturer use some CAM program for > gerbers post-processing, but I don't know which one. > I thought you was talking about prototyping as well. > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.800 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2795 - Release Date: 04/06/10 > 19:32:00 > No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.800 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2795 - Release Date: 04/06/10 19:32:00
Re: [kicad-users] Print several PCBs per page
On 07.04.2010 11:41, Robert wrote: > If you do something like this, is there a way to generate gerbers from > the Inkscape file? I don't know exactly. I use .pdf for home-made prototypes. My manufacturer use some CAM program for gerbers post-processing, but I don't know which one. I thought you was talking about prototyping as well. -- Regards, Sergey Please read the Kicad FAQ in the group files section before posting your question. Please post your bug reports here. They will be picked up by the creator of Kicad. Please visit http://www.kicadlib.org for details of how to contribute your symbols/modules to the kicad library. For building Kicad from source and other development questions visit the kicad-devel group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-develYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-users/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-users/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: kicad-users-dig...@yahoogroups.com kicad-users-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: kicad-users-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
Re: [kicad-users] Print several PCBs per page
If you do something like this, is there a way to generate gerbers from the Inkscape file? Regards, Robert. On 07/04/2010 09:29, Sergey A. Borshch wrote: > On 06.04.2010 20:57, oliver602 wrote: >> Hi, >> Can anybody tell me the best way to get a number of PCBs on one page and how >> to get the scalling right? > I use such a technique (under windows): > 1) Print into virtual PDF printer (I use CutePDF) with scale set to "Accurate > scale 1" and Pads drill opt = Small mark > 2) Load generated .pdf into Inkscape and postprocess (move/duplicate) as > desired. > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.800 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2795 - Release Date: 04/06/10 > 19:32:00 > No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.800 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2795 - Release Date: 04/06/10 19:32:00
Re: [kicad-users] Print several PCBs per page
On 06.04.2010 20:57, oliver602 wrote: > Hi, > Can anybody tell me the best way to get a number of PCBs on one page and how > to get the scalling right? I use such a technique (under windows): 1) Print into virtual PDF printer (I use CutePDF) with scale set to "Accurate scale 1" and Pads drill opt = Small mark 2) Load generated .pdf into Inkscape and postprocess (move/duplicate) as desired. -- Regards, Sergey Please read the Kicad FAQ in the group files section before posting your question. Please post your bug reports here. They will be picked up by the creator of Kicad. Please visit http://www.kicadlib.org for details of how to contribute your symbols/modules to the kicad library. For building Kicad from source and other development questions visit the kicad-devel group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-develYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-users/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kicad-users/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: kicad-users-dig...@yahoogroups.com kicad-users-fullfeatu...@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: kicad-users-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[kicad-users] Print several PCBs per page
Hi, I want to print the same PCB 3 times on one sheet to make 3 PCBs from one laminate in one go. I can not find out how to scale the output properly from pcbnew to gimp or inkscape where I had planed to copy and past the boards side by side. Outputing an SVG file from pcbnew also doesnt seam to include drill holes. Can anybody tell me the best way to get a number of PCBs on one page and how to get the scalling right? Thanks!
