This is the best option at the moment until the PCB API is created and we can create genuine plugins for this kind of job.
lkrzywanski
8/30/2016 6:15:04 AM
You can use FreeCAD:
1) Export PCB to IDF
2) Import the IDF in FreeCAD
3) Use draft Shape2DView to project the board with holes
4) Export DXF
ISA, s.r.o.
8/10/2016 8:40:35 PM
If your laser cutter can work with gcode, I can introduce an inkscape plugin that will convert the gerber paste layer to gcode. It works fine down to 0.8mm pitch components, probably smaller with a bit more experimenting. Just use Kicad to reduce the aper
azhar
12/7/2016 9:45:11 AM
Did the DXF plot option work?
Ronnie Walker
11/28/2016 2:03:32 AM
This is the best option at the moment until the PCB API is created and we can create genuine plugins for this kind of job.
lkrzywanski
8/30/2016 6:15:04 AM
You can use FreeCAD: 1) Export PCB to IDF 2) Import the IDF in FreeCAD 3) Use draft Shape2DView to project the board with holes 4) Export DXF
ISA, s.r.o.
8/10/2016 8:40:35 PM
If your laser cutter can work with gcode, I can introduce an inkscape plugin that will convert the gerber paste layer to gcode. It works fine down to 0.8mm pitch components, probably smaller with a bit more experimenting. Just use Kicad to reduce the aper