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Prototyping a Board

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  1. Prototyping a Board, Board layout using EAGLE: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 3 Prototyping a Board, Board layout using EAGLE: Schritt 1, Bild 2 von 3 Prototyping a Board, Board layout using EAGLE: Schritt 1, Bild 3 von 3
    • Create the board layout using EAGLE FREE on more information on this step.

    • A video tutorial for using EAGLE for a board layout can be found here.

    • Remove all the labels and export it as a monochrome image (.png).

  2. Prototyping a Board, Convert to .rml file: Schritt 2, Bild 1 von 2 Prototyping a Board, Convert to .rml file: Schritt 2, Bild 2 von 2
    • Upload the image to fabmodules.org.

    • Output format for "Roland mill (.rml)".

    • The process box is how thick you want the cuts. Select "PCP traces (1/64)".

  3. Prototyping a Board, Setting up the output: Schritt 3, Bild 1 von 2 Prototyping a Board, Setting up the output: Schritt 3, Bild 2 von 2
    • From the output menu, select the following: Machine: SRM-20, X0: 0, Y0: 0, X0: 0. Leave the rest as default.

    • Then select the "calculate" button.

    • Next select the "save" button.

    • The image shows the cut cut patterns. (The red lines are where the machine is picked up and moved to the next spot to cut.)

    • Repeat steps 2 and 3 but with the minor change of selecting "PCB outlines (1/32)" in the "process" option.

  4. Prototyping a Board, Starting the Roland SRM-20: Schritt 4, Bild 1 von 2 Prototyping a Board, Starting the Roland SRM-20: Schritt 4, Bild 2 von 2
    • Push the green button to turn on the Roland SRM-20 and plug the machine's USB into computer. Note: it must be a windows computer.

    • Open the program VPanel for SRM-20. You can download the program and manual here.

    • Hit the "on" button to run the machine for a minute to allow it to warm up.

  5. Prototyping a Board, Adding file to VPanel: Schritt 5, Bild 1 von 3 Prototyping a Board, Adding file to VPanel: Schritt 5, Bild 2 von 3 Prototyping a Board, Adding file to VPanel: Schritt 5, Bild 3 von 3
    • Select the "cut" button which will bring up a new window.

    • Click the "add" button to add a file.

    • Add the file and click "open".

    • Then select the "output" button.

  6. Prototyping a Board, Setting up the Roland SRM-20: Schritt 6, Bild 1 von 3 Prototyping a Board, Setting up the Roland SRM-20: Schritt 6, Bild 2 von 3 Prototyping a Board, Setting up the Roland SRM-20: Schritt 6, Bild 3 von 3
    • Set the bit and the material. And set the "home" for xy and for z. See the manual for these instructions.

    • Note: you will see this dialog box when you set the "home". Select "yes".

    • Note: there is a sacrificial board on top to protect the machine.

    • Once everything is ready, select the "output" button. This will begin cutting process.

    • Click here for a more detailed tutorial from an outside site.

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