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Subject: Re: [geda-help] Masking On PCB
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On Mon, 13 Aug 2012 20:24:52 +0530
Chetan Patil <chtpatil AT gmail DOT com> wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> I have made a PCB. Now I want to mask it. I have attached the PCB
> file for reference.
> 
> However never before I have done or used masking.
> 
> May anyone please help me out on how to proceed ?

Do you mean adding a solder mask (aka solder resist) layer on top
of the top/bottom side of your PCB?

Or, do you mean "masking" for the purpose of etching the
circuit into the copper on the board?

I have done both of these and it's not hard, it just takes
patience.

Regards,
Colin