hi to make the pads bigger, edit the foot print in the library to do this flow the steps 1- from the control panel go to (file ---> open ---> library) 2- select your library 3- from the tool bar use the package batten 4- select the component you wont to edit 5- from the action tool bar use chang ---> diameter ���.�.����.��.����.�.����.�.����.��.����.�.�� � Ehab Anwar +2 010 769 7744 Skype : flik.80 http://ehabanwar.freevar.com/ http://dhost.info/bdrelectronics ���.�.����.��.����.�.����.�.����.��.����.�.�� � 2009/11/19 billshat44 <billshat44@...> > > > I spent the last hour reviewing old threads about tt and have a question > about making component pads thicker using Eagle. The process I use is design > the board using Eagle and print the board on Staples Basic Photo paper. I > prepare my copper board using a kitchen scratching pad, then rinse and dry. > I actually use a iron used for ironing monocoat on airplanes. It heats up > well over 300 degrees and it is easier to see where you are ironing. I iron > for around 4 to 5 minutes, cool the board with cold water and peel the paper > off. The paper comes off with minimal effort under running water. Usually > the board looks very good, except for the fact that I lose about 10 percent > of the pads. I get a half moon on the pad, but not good crisp circles. I > think the thickness of the pads is too small. What I would like to do is to > make the pads thicker (Between the hole and outer edge, sorry I don't know > the terminology). What is the best way to make the pads bigger (Thicker) > Thanks. Carroll > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Eagle help with making pads thicker
2009-11-19 by Ehab Anwar
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