From 2ccf10c3a9345d1c06ea851557d1dd3ce6d2fbec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeff Moe Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2019 14:00:04 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] stencil steps... --- HOWTO/laser-solder-paste-stencil.md | 9 ++++++--- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/HOWTO/laser-solder-paste-stencil.md b/HOWTO/laser-solder-paste-stencil.md index b96775e..12c1219 100644 --- a/HOWTO/laser-solder-paste-stencil.md +++ b/HOWTO/laser-solder-paste-stencil.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ This documents how to make solder paste stencils with a LASER. * J-Tech Photonics 3.8W LASER. * Graytex Papers "Clear Transparencies for Color Laser Printers" (P/N 235-8511). -5 mil clear. +5 mil (0.127 mm), clear. ## Software Used @@ -78,9 +78,9 @@ back solder paste layer. * Under `Gerber Options`: -* `Use Protel filename extensions`: Checked. XXX confirm. +* `Use Protel filename extensions`: Unchecked. -* `Generate Gerbe job file`: Unchecked. +* `Generate Gerber job file`: Unchecked. * `Subtract soldermask from silkscreen`: Unchecked. @@ -100,6 +100,9 @@ the file if you want, but it isn't needed. Useful just for debugging. * Now that everything is set up, hit the `Plot` button. This will export a file to the `Output directory` specified above. +* If it says: `Zone fills are out of date. Refill?`, click +`Refill`. + * After `Plot`, hit the `Close` button. * Exit KiCAD: `File` --> `Exit`.