TGSL SMD

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Sprint layout 6, you can export gerber files, as for which size smd, just go into macro components in sprint layout and drag a component from macro library over to layout. If the footprints match, then take note of name of component. You can also right click on component in layout and view properties panel which gives all specs. of component.

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Export gerber from sprint layout 6 for pcb manufacture.https://youtu.be/tTZBH_-5P1c

[BKY1337]

This doesn't work properly. And i think the tracks are too close together but im not sure.

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What doesn't work properly?

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Open layout in sprint, then go into files/export>gerber export. You'll see a new window open up. Simply click on boxes of layers you want to convert to gerber(bottom copper etc.) and click create gerber files. Then to view gerber files you have created just go into file/gerber import. A new window will open up, then you simply load your gerber files, you can view each layer seperately. It's very easy.

[BKY1337]

I did this before and i got a bottom layer which was bigger than the board.
It was the blue layer. I opened it with online gerber viewer.

Here is what i got:

TGSL SMD Gerber Files.rar

EDIT: It looks different when i open it with sprintlayout.

I realized that this board doesn't have a bottom Layer.
But it looks like the solder mask is only around the holes and not at the whole board.
Are my files ok?

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Here is screenshot of gerber file for bottom copper created in sprint, as you can see, it's perfect for pcb manufacture.

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I forgot to mention drill data(excellon), which you can also create in sprint layout.

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Each time you post, your last post disappears.

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The board does have a bottom layer, it's the layer C2 which is green in sprint default, the blue is top layer which this layout does not have.

[BKY1337]

Yes because i edited it three times. Your picture looks good. I had the bad result with online gerber viewer. It looks good in sprint layout.

Do you think i can use the default values for the solder mask?

Edit: My blue layer is the solder mask.

Thanks!

[BKY1337]

I know now what my Mistake was. I used one gerber file from my barracuda, this was the wrong blue layer.

:-)

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The solder mask is the part of the bottom layer(and top layer if this was double sided board) which is covers entire board. What you are seeing is the gerber negative which shows area which will not be covered by mask. Obviously you don't want to mask the places to be soldered. Your files look OK.

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As far as default values, you'll have to check pcb manufacturer website to see what there parameters are in terms of min. and maximum sizes for holes, track width etc. I think deafault values are well within specs.

[BKY1337]

Thank you!