The options to set will depend on the manufacturer. A new window opens where I can configure the output. Since then the format has evolved and we’re dealing now with Extended Gerber files.īack to my PCB, I can generate my set of Gerber files to be sent to the factory from pcbnew by going to File → Plot…. This is an old file format that was used to send numerical commands to Gerber plotters in the 70s. This has become a kind of interchange standard for PCB factories. This file format is a vectorial format that describe precisely the layer traces and zones, silk screens, and sometimes where to drill holes (some manufacturer require Excellon format). Hopefully, all the factories out there use a common file format that is called the Gerber format. We need to export our PCB out of Kicad and send it to the factory. Feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find anything suspect :) Getting manufacturing files This is again a long episode that took quite long time to write, sorry for the wait. how to route the PCB efficiently in the third episode.

how to design the matrix and layout components in the second episode.

how to create the electronic schema of the keyboard controller in the first episode.

Welcome to the 4th episode of this series of articles about designing a full keyboard from scratch. Designing a keyboard from scratch - Part 4

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