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CAD files and firmware of the LPA, and imager-based calibration script.
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Gerber file for stencil not included in production files #26

Closed KarlGerhardt closed 5 years ago

KarlGerhardt commented 6 years ago

Solder paste stencil is specified by the .gbp (gerber back paste) and .gtp (gerber top paste). We never included these files in the circuit board production files.

Up to this point users likely either:

  1. Generated the .gbp from lpa.pro using KiCAD (probably technical users only)
  2. Fabricated the stencil using the .gbs (soldermask, includes drill holes --> problems)
  3. Provided stencil company with all the gerbers in the production files from which a correct stencil could be generated.
  4. Performed commercial assembly

Repo should be updated to include the .gbp, and possibly issue a new release.

castillohair commented 6 years ago

Makes sense. I'll hold until you finish with the documentation in case you find anything else that needs updating, so we can do it all at the same time.

KarlGerhardt commented 6 years ago

Made a Youtube tutorial for stencil generation in the meantime. https://youtu.be/N_PYzLDjrIM