diff --git a/HOWTO/laser-solder-paste-stencil-inkscape.md b/HOWTO/laser-solder-paste-stencil-inkscape.md index 36f526b..3077f57 100644 --- a/HOWTO/laser-solder-paste-stencil-inkscape.md +++ b/HOWTO/laser-solder-paste-stencil-inkscape.md @@ -286,3 +286,32 @@ it's less than 30 minutes. * Remove stencil. * Compare stencil to PCB. + +# Issues + +In general the process works, but not perfect yet. + +* Fine details got burnt/melted away. + +* In general, too much burn marks. + +# Brainstorms +Things to do/consider: + +* Develop test gcode with lines/boxes, squares etc. at different +speeds and passes that creates a test sample sheet. + +* Test running feedrate faster. + +* Test running feedrate faster, with two or more passes. + +* Increasing feedrate may not matter if in details it has to go +far slower any way due to acceleration curves. + +* Test with laser at lower power setting. + +* Test with laser at lower power setting and multiple passes. + +* Engrave text on sheet saying what is what. + +* Find good gcode renderer.