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Most pads are ok - perhaps a bit large.
 
Most pads are ok - perhaps a bit large.
  
Small pitch QFN packages are a problem. To do these,
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* Change the pad clearance in Lightburn
 
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** File -> Board Setup -> Solder Mask Paste
* For each QFN pad, downsize "solder paste absolute clearance" to -0.09 and produce solder mask svg
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** "Solder paste absolute clearance" -> -0.09mm
 
* Configure Light burn to engrave at
 
* Configure Light burn to engrave at
** 100mm/s at 30%
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** 100mm/s at 28%
 
** Line interval of 0.02mm
 
** Line interval of 0.02mm
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I like to soak a piece of paper in water and put it below the mylar. This helps reduce burning and warping

Latest revision as of 21:29, 20 May 2024

Most pads are ok - perhaps a bit large.

  • Change the pad clearance in Lightburn
    • File -> Board Setup -> Solder Mask Paste
    • "Solder paste absolute clearance" -> -0.09mm
  • Configure Light burn to engrave at
    • 100mm/s at 28%
    • Line interval of 0.02mm

I like to soak a piece of paper in water and put it below the mylar. This helps reduce burning and warping