Homebrew PCBs

Hi -
This worked fine for me and Advanced Circuits.  I modified GerbMerge 
slightly to allow different spacing up-down and left-right. 
David

ggindele wrote:

>I just used GerbMerge to order from AdvancedCircuits. It only tested
>with Eagle produced gerbers. So far no problem, but my order is not
>done yet, so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
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>http://claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu/~steriana/Python/gerbmerge/
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>--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "twb8899" <twb8899@y...> wrote:
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>>--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...> wrote:
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>>>Is there any software out that that I can use to panelize a design?  
>>>I can produce gerbers.  Any pointers would be appreciated.   btw, 
>>>this is NOT to figure out how to sneak a panel past the prototype 
>>>houses.
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>>Phil,
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>>I use PhotoCam by Lavenir for setting up panels. The data is then sent
>>to a Lavenir photoplotter to make the tooling films. This arrangement
>>has served me well for many years. I never upgraded from the last DOS
>>version because it worked so well. Sometimes you can find this program
>>on the used market since many shops have upgraded or gone out of
>>business. 
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>>Lavenir Technologies is no longer in business but a spin off called
>>PentaLogix can supply you with excellent panelization software. The
>>original group from the old Lavenir days are the ones that started the
>>new firm. I think they still offer a low cost viewing program that may
>>do what you need.
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>>Most of the Gerber viewing programs out there will allow you to do the
>> basic step and repeat of the data. Panelization software will usually
>>add the thief areas for plating as well as test coupons, soldermask,
>>silkscreen patterns and Excellon drill and route programs. Hope this
>>helps.
>>
>>Tom
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