Preamble
This guide will walk you through how to create gerber files in Altium. Gerber files consist of all the different layers in your PCB, and are sent to PCB manufacturers so that they can actually build your circuit board.
Step 1
Click on Gerber Files to open the gerber file wizard. Step 2
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Navigate into the project output folder, which is created in the same directory where you have saved the project file. You will need to select the gerber files you made plus the NC Drill file you made, as well as a text file similar to the one indicated. This text file holds coordinates for drilling holes in the board and is important to include in the items to be sent to the manufacturers. Then add these items to an archive.
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In general, all PCBs made for Midnight Sun should have the following silkscreened on them:
Project Title
Name of person who made the PCB
Date that it was made
Revision number
The below image is an example of how it should look:
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