This will generate the necessary pick and place files.īundle these with the other assembly files and upload them to the Seeed Fusion PCBA order section. In the new window, select the output directory for the file and click Generate File. Open the pcb_kicad file and go to File -> Fabrication Outputs -> Footprint Position (.pos) File… Package these with the other assembly files and you can upload these to the Seeed Fusion PCB order form. Open the board layout (.brd file) and navigate to File -> Export -> Mount SMD.Įagle will ask you where to save the separate top and bottom pick and place files consecutively.
Here are some guidelines on how to export these files from some popular PCB design software: Autodesk Eagle How do I export the pick and place files?
Most PCB design software can extract the component location and orientation directly from the board layout file to make the pick and place file.Įxample pick and place file (.POS file) from KiCad The pick and place file, is basically a list of all the components on the design and their respective x-y coordinates and rotation. Note: applies only to surface mount components, through hole boards do not need them. Having a pick and place file can help save time and improve accuracy. Pick and place machines can be programmed manually using a camera guide but this can take a long time for boards with many components and can result in errors. Pick and place or XY position files are helpful for automated SMT component placement.
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