SatNOGS PCB Printing Files

Open KiCAD

Open the PCB Editor

Click on File -> Plot

Select Postscript from the drop down menu

Choose a directory for the destination of your files.

In this example it is set to the default, "gerber/"

Select back side

Since it is already mirrored, we do not need to select "mirrored"

Select 'small' under 'drill holes'

Click on 'Plot'

Select the front side

Since this is not mirrored by default, select 'mirrored plot'

Every other option stays the same as before

Click on 'Plot'

Silkscreens help with placing components, but they are an optional step

Select the Front Silkscreen

The options here depend on what you prefer.

The back silkscreen is mirrored, so select "mirrored plot" to reverse this.

Open Inkscape

Under File -> Document Properties, select the correct page size you will be printing

Select File -> Import in order to obtain the plots

Select the highest quality possible

Place the image in the correct position on your page

Repeat the process for both front side and back side.

In order to make the best use of your print, it is recommended to copy the design many times in order to have spares.

Select File -> Save As and save your document as a PDF

The PDF can now be printed onto acrylic paper (or any other method of your choosing) in order to make your own PCBs!