[sdiy] PCB faceplate large hole creation?

[Mike Bryant]

If you're not using EasyEDA then make sure you fully check the Gerbers they return to you for sign off as you'll find small changes.   Using EasyEDA avoids this.

-----Original Message-----
From: doug at synthark.com [mailto:doug at synthark.com] 
Sent: 27 May 2021 17:36
To: Mike Bryant
Cc: Synth-diy
Subject: Re: [sdiy] PCB faceplate large hole creation?

Ah, thanks for the tip!  I was overthinking it.  I found the Board Cutout layer and built the holes that way.

BTW, I'm also using JLCPCB.

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Doug Huseby
http://synthark.com
http://synthark.org


On 2021-05-27 09:23, Mike Bryant wrote:
> Depends on who is making the PCB.  JLCPCB use a laser cutter to cut 
> any shape in the PCB.  I had some large fan sized holes with 
> crosshairs in my last order.  Best to use the tool of the PCB 
> manufacturer for something like this though
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Synth-diy [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at synth-diy.org] On Behalf Of 
> doug at synthark.com
> Sent: 27 May 2021 16:05
> To: Synth-diy
> Subject: [sdiy] PCB faceplate large hole creation?
> 
> I'm building a jack faceplate, which requires large holes (MIDI, USB).
> While I can create the holes in my PCB tool (DipTrace), it flags most 
> of the holes as DRC violations (too large to drill, > 0.2"), which 
> makes sense, since PCB fabs probably aren't setup to drill large 
> holes.  I'm guessing my best solution would be to CNC the PCB after 
> it's fab'd (since the USB hole is not circular).  Can anyone confirm 
> or provide a better solution?
> 
> Thanks,
> --
> Doug Huseby
> http://synthark.com
> http://synthark.org
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