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--- weatherbox:dragonfruit:cam_job [2016/02/24 23:10]
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+++ weatherbox:dragonfruit:cam_job [2021/09/19 21:59] (current)
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-====== Steps ======
+====== Processing a CAM Job for Manufacturing ======
+===== Determine PCB Manufacturer =====
+Here is a list of recommended PCB manufacturers:
+  * Bay Area Circuits
+  * Advanced Circuits
+  * Osh Park
+Research and determine if your design is machinable by the manufacturer you chose. You can enter their specifications into the Design Rule Check tool in Eagle.
 ===== Generate Gerber Files =====
-Use this process for a 2-layer board
+==== Process for a 2-layer board ====
-  * Download the .cam file from [[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/using-eagle-board-layout/generating-gerbers| Sparkfun]]
+  -  Download the .cam file from [[https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/using-eagle-board-layout/generating-gerbers| Sparkfun]]
-  * Open job on Eagle
+  - Open job on Eagle
-  * Make sure the correct layers are included in each category
+  - Make sure the correct layers are included in each category
     * Top/bottom copper
     * Top/bottom silkscreen
     * Drills/holes
+  - Click on "Process Job" to generate Gerber files
+==== Process for a 4-layer board ====
+  - Download the following files from Google Drive
+    * [[https://drive.google.com/a/hawaii.edu/folderview?id=0By3QY77qC22mdUNrZ2Y4dkJ5NkU&usp=sharing|4 Layer CAM job]]
+  - Run ULP drillcfg
+  - Run Excellon job
+  - Run E4 job
+===== Verify Gerber Files =====
+  - Use the program Viewmate to check if the Gerber files were processed correctly
+    * [[http://www.pentalogix.com/viewmate.php| Viewmate]]