Introduction

A “how-to” on Autodesk Eagle design export in pdf format for DIY or local PCB printing.

Layers to export

Single Layer Design

Needed files:

1. Bottom Copper (Must)
   -Dimension, Bottom, Pads, Vias
2. Bottom Resist/Mask (optional)
   – Dimension, bStop
3. Top Silk (optional)
   – Dimension, tPlace, tNames, tValues

 

Layers of interest:

(From left to right)Bottom Copper, Bottom Resist/Mask, Top Silk

Double Layer Design

Needed files:

1. Bottom Copper (Must)
   -Dimension, Bottom, Pads, Vias
2. Bottom Resist/Mask (Must for Bottom Silk)
   -Dimension, bStop
3. Bottom Silk (optional)
   – Dimension, bPlace, bNames, bValues
4. Top Copper (Must)
   – Dimension, Top, Pads, Vias
5. Top Resist/Mask (Must for Top Silk)
   – Dimension, tStop
6. Top Silk (optional)
   – Dimension, tPlace, tNames, tValues

Export/Print (Save as pdf)

Note these marked parameters. We have to change them for different layer sets.

Remember the following rules:

1. Anything Bottom must be Mirrored
   -i.e. Bottom Copper, Bottom Silk, Bottom Resist
2. Every file should be Black, Solid
3. Scale factor must always be 1