How to enhance the size of pads.... for pcb footprints

[Joan_Sparky]

Read through these ‘guides’ please and see if their workflow would be usable for you:

Output SVG/Gcode for etching PCB?

Hello, I’m just outfitted a laser engraver with RAMPs 1.4, and so far, so good. It will currently accept gcode from the output of Turnkey Tyranny’s laser Inkscape Plugin, using this Arduino/RAMPs FW drop. All well and good. I’m using this method to etch PCBs. The idea is simply to cover the copper clad with spraypaint, and then use the etcher to etch away the paint to expose the copper you DON’T want to keep…Then, sit it in an acid batch, burn the copper and then run it through the laser ag…

Printing the Board on my Laser

With some experimenting, here’s what I’ve learned: For toner transfer, or any process where you need a good solid image printed, don’t use the print button in PCBNew. Instead, generate the gerbers. Then bring up the gerber viewer program and use the print button there. Both have a “Mirror” check box for if you need it reversed. [image]