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Gerber viewers:
GC Prevue http://www.graphicode.com/
What files do I need to provide:
After going through the process at https://www.freedfm.com/!freedfmstep1.asp it seems I really only need these files:
Software: Eagle
File Extension | Description |
cmp | Top Copper |
sol | Bottom Copper |
stc | Top Soldermask |
sts | Bottom Soldermask |
plc | Top Silkscreen |
pls | Bottom Silkscreen |
drd | NC Drill |
https://www.freedfm.com/SoftwareNamingDefaults.asp
Exported from Diptrace the above files accepting the diptrace defaults:
Origin set to Board origin (Bottom left corner)
Sunstone says:
2-layer circuit boards require the following gerber files: 4-layer circuit boards require the following gerber files: 6-layer circuit boards require the following gerber files:
Pick n Place:
http://www.microtronix.co.za/manufacturing_data_requirements/xy_data_pickandplace.htm