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@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ This documents how to make solder paste stencils with a LASER.
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* J-Tech Photonics 3.8W LASER.
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* J-Tech Photonics 3.8W LASER.
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* Graytex Papers "Clear Transparencies for Color Laser Printers" (P/N 235-8511).
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* Graytex Papers "Clear Transparencies for Color Laser Printers" (P/N 235-8511).
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5 mil clear.
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5 mil (0.127 mm), clear.
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## Software Used
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## Software Used
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@ -78,9 +78,9 @@ back solder paste layer.
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* Under `Gerber Options`:
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* Under `Gerber Options`:
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* `Use Protel filename extensions`: Checked. XXX confirm.
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* `Use Protel filename extensions`: Unchecked.
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* `Generate Gerbe job file`: Unchecked.
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* `Generate Gerber job file`: Unchecked.
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* `Subtract soldermask from silkscreen`: Unchecked.
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* `Subtract soldermask from silkscreen`: Unchecked.
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@ -100,6 +100,9 @@ the file if you want, but it isn't needed. Useful just for debugging.
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* Now that everything is set up, hit the `Plot` button. This
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* Now that everything is set up, hit the `Plot` button. This
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will export a file to the `Output directory` specified above.
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will export a file to the `Output directory` specified above.
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* If it says: `Zone fills are out of date. Refill?`, click
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`Refill`.
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* After `Plot`, hit the `Close` button.
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* After `Plot`, hit the `Close` button.
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* Exit KiCAD: `File` --> `Exit`.
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* Exit KiCAD: `File` --> `Exit`.
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