PCB Mill (Was Re: small stuff (list goals/aims/results?))

Hi Kerry,

Thanks for the description. I'd forgotten that Kcam could do that.
I'll have to check it out. Seems like a lot of steps.

Alan KM6VV


Kerry wrote:

>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@e..., Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@a...> wrote:
> > Hi Kerry,
> >
> > Thanks for posting the PIC files! What are you using to lay out the
> > circuit, and generate the Gcode? Or what program are you using to
> do
> > the "outline" of the traces?
> >
> > Alan KM6VV
> >
>
> I use Target V8 for the PCB layout save the file then use the
> engraving isolation chanels output feature this outputs a hpgl.plt
> file which when loaded into Kcam is to small and in the wrong place.
> This has to be converted to a dxf i use corel draw and then resize
> and position it in a cad program. save as a dxf and import into
> Kcam. Its easier to do than type. well for me anyway i can show
> someone how to do anything on a computer but if i have to write it
> down it all goes to pot :)