Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Eagle PCB mill output

On Thursday 19 February 2004 04:09, turbulatordude wrote:

> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Greg Nuspel" <nuspel@t...>
>
> wrote:
> > Can some one help me figure out how to output g-code from Eagle
>
> software. I
>
> > know it has to be a ULP, SCR or CAM process or some combination.
>
> The Gerber files are what you are looking for.
>
> The data is ASCII and typically does not have decimal places so you
> need to do something to scale the file.
>
> The problem is that your G-code will cut the traces and leave all the
> copper. This is exactly the opposite of what is needed. You need to
> cut the copper and leave the traces.
>
> Look for ISOLATION or TRACE ISOLATION software.

the correct answer is "dont bother" milling PCB tracks is a rather silly way
to make PCB's anyway. All you need is: 1 pack of 'LaserStar' paper that you
can print the PCB mask onto, a UV lightbox (cheap), 1 bottle of developer, 1
bottle of ferric chloride. With htat you can make MUCH better PCBs than you
ever will on a mill, in half the time. It's quick and neat, and just as
professional looking as the ones you get from a PCB house. Use your mill to
drill the component holes instead.

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