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tivadzeD 7 years ago
Hello, Is it possible to make PCB layout on custom shape , for example this ![Custom shape][1] [1]: /editor/20170308/58c01e1fdf00a.png
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tivadzeD 7 years ago
because if it not possible, this program will be much more less useful , as many contemporary gadgets have custom shaped PCB
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andyfierman 7 years ago
As long as you do not try to create one board outline within another then you can make any PCB shape: https://easyeda.com/Doc/Tutorial/PCB.htm#Board-Outline To create a board with a hole in it, you can use the `Solid Region` tool: https://easyeda.com/Doc/Tutorial/PCB.htm#Solid-Region-in-PCB You can also create slots using the Via hole properties. These are a couple of irregularly shaped PCBs: https://easyeda.com/andyfierman/project-g2QNnljhf https://easyeda.com/forum/topic/Great_Experience_with_4_Layer_PCB_design-vtnFXR9rJ
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andyfierman 7 years ago
Here's a circular PCB: ![enter image description here][1] [1]: /editor/20170309/58c0428bca150.png
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tivadzeD 7 years ago
Thank You, Andyfierman So, I will try it Anyway, I have to import DXF file as my custom PCB shape and as I can understand, I have to import it with board outline layer active. And after that (see my picture) I have to fill all the space between the outer and inner border line with this solid region. Am I correct? :)
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andyfierman 7 years ago
If you want to make an octagonal PCB with an octagonal hole in the middle then you need to 1. create an outer board outline by drawing it in the Board Outline (Magenta coloured) then; 2. create an inner octagonal region inside the board outline on the top (or bottom) copper layer (Red or Blue), using the Solid Region tool and then define the solid region to be `NPTH`. This will generate a **N**on-**P**lated **T**hrough **H**ole the same shape and size as the outline of the Solid Region; 3. Add Pads or use the `Hole` Tool to add the circular mounting(?) holes around the board. About the `Hole` Tool: https://easyeda.com/Doc/Tutorial/PCB.htm#HOLE Here's an example: https://easyeda.com/andyfierman/Arbitrary_PCB_shape_with_arbitrary_hole-5a855f543ecb421580e43f00dc892407 Clone it, have a look at how it is made up and then try generating the Fabrication Output and then look at it in the EasyEDA Gerber Viewer. :)
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tivadzeD 7 years ago
Thanks a lot, Andyfierman I will try this workflow, however seems a little bit complicated. Not exactly complicated, but not straight forward. I think that adding to Your software some function, like , for example "restricted area", will be very useful. You draw outline boundaries, any shape, after that You draw inside any closed area a call it "restricted" So, program will not use this area for tracing, as it is restricted. Well, You explain how to make this shape inside easyeda, but I have ready for use shape of this shape in DXF format. Is it possible to use it directly or how to modify it in order to be "understandable" for easyeda? Thank You for Your assistance. I think, that the issue with any shape PCB, with holes inside and posibilities to fix restriction zones could be interesting for many people. Regards David
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tivadzeD 7 years ago
So, I done it !!! Thank You, for Your assistance. Best Regards David
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andyfierman 7 years ago
Hi TivadzeD, The effect of drawing and then setting a `Solid Region` to `NPTH` is to create just such a "restricted area". The Auto-router will not route through it (although you can manually route through it, this is the subject of Bug Report: https://easyeda.com/forum/topic/DRC_does_not_detect_manual_routing_across_NPTH_Solid_Region-LXR9rlDVd). Placing a component in an NPTH does not directly flag a warning but the Autorouter will be unable to complete routing to it and so will (eventually) time out. This is the subject of Bug Report: https://easyeda.com/forum/topic/DRC_does_not_detect_component_placed_inside_NPTH_Solid_Region-2QK2VdvNH
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tivadzeD 7 years ago
@andyfierman Thank You. Your advises help me a lot. Now some questions about ordering. 1. Is it possible to make PCB with that octagonal shape with octagonal hole inside? 2. What is the average time of delivery? 3. In case of 1 layer PCB having routs on the bottom side, is it possible to print some text in upper side. Thank You David
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dillon 7 years ago
@TivadzeD 1. Yes 2. PCB fab time is 3-4 days, Express shipping time is 3-5 days, airmail is 3weeks - 5weeks. 3. Yes, you can print the text any top or bottom.
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jackyson 6 years ago
@andyfierman how do i make the outline/board shape files if i am exporting the gerbers from eagle?
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