Just one step to buy CNC - so big problem of choise

[hexpope]

Hello

Here is a nice little addon taking care of "banana shape" pcb's

http://www.autoleveller.co.uk/

Hi Erik,

Never seen that software before. I must go and check it out. I still some times run into problems with uneven boards and usually have to reroute some paths a second time with a lower Z height. Looks like I will be using my probe again.

Software reminds me of the function from a version of PCB2Gcode ULP in Eagle.

[iwik]

Hi Guys,
Thanks for the heads up on the Autoleveller Per Erik.
Hexpope :Very nice and imformative run down for milling PCB's, I was always wondering what was the best way
to handle pcb's. Especially uneven ones, Per s fixed that now. Must try again.

Regards
Les

[hexpope]

As I type this I have taken the controller box apart to gain access to my Pokeys board and I am now fitting a shielded jack for the probe to test this out. I haven't been able to use auto leveling for PCB's since when I used to use PCBtoGcode ULP in Eagle. It had that function in it as a option. I use Diptrace now, so I missed this function as I do quite a lot of PCB work for people. Thanks again Erik !!

[pshz11]

Thanks, hespope, for such a great explanation. It seems, that major prolem for me was the depth of engraving, and, perhaps, unsharpened tool. I will try your technology in near future.

Regarding AutoLeveler, seems to be great solution! But, I do not completely understand technology for plastic surfaces.

[iwik]

Hexpope/Erik,
I'm trying to use Diptrace and Cut2d but when I import DXF to cut2d and run profile it says I have open vectors.
Any comments appreciated.
Thanks
Les

[hexpope]

What you need to do is when in DIPTRACE, you need to goto export DXF, and when you are in the menu you need to make sure you select the layer of EDGE_TOP or EDGE_BOTTOM and then export. That should clear that issue up for you.

Make sure your other settings are sorted out first, like mm, or Inch etc.

[iwik]

Thanks a Million mate,
I would not have even thought to do that. Learn something new every day
Les

[iwik]

What parameters are you guys using to drill holes in your pcbs?.
Thanks
Les