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 There are multiple files required to get a PCB manufactured. Each manufacturer may have different requirements.
-For this example, we will be using [https://jlcpcb.com/ JCLPCB's] PCB manufacturing services
+For this example, we will be using [https://jlcpcb.com/ JCLPCB's] PCB manufacturing services.
 JCLPCB Requires:
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 ==== Exporting Gerber, Drill, and Map Files ====
-For a detailed instruction follow JLCPCB's KiCad export instructions [https://jlcpcb.com/help/article/362-how-to-generate-gerber-and-drill-files-in-kicad-7 here]
+For a detailed instruction, follow JLCPCB's KiCad export instructions [https://jlcpcb.com/help/article/362-how-to-generate-gerber-and-drill-files-in-kicad-7 here]

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 The JLCPCP format can be seen below:
-[[File:JLCPCB BOM Format.png|center|thumb|JLCPCB BOM Requirement]]
+[[File:JLCPCB BOM Format.png|center|500px|thumb|JLCPCB BOM Requirement]]
 atopile's BoM file can be found in the build directory, typically called "default.csv" (<your-project>/build/default.net)
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 # Select proper output directory
 # Use CSV, Millimeters, and Separate files for front, back settings:
 [[File:Pos settings.png|center|thumb|Settings for CPL Generation in KiCad]]
 # Click "Generate Position File"
 # Fix output file to match your manufacturers requirements (JLCPCB example provided)
 == Ordering a PCB ==

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 [[File:Trace Tool.png|center|thumb|KiCad Trace Tool]]
-To use this tool, simply select the router tool icon on the right-hand side of the KiCad program window and select a components pin to begin. The KiCad program will give you a visualization of which components you should trace towards.
+To use this tool, simply select the router tool icon on the right-hand side of the KiCad program window and select a components pin to begin.
 Connect all traces and verify no components have been left unconnected.

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 An example atopile PCB project is provided by the K-Scale Labs team [https://github.com/kscalelabs/atopile-pcb-example here]
-PCB visualization software:
+=== Importing into KiCad ===
-Connecting Traces
+To import your design into KiCad,
-Exporting File for Manufacturing
+# Open <your-project>/elec/layout/default/<your-project-name>.kicad_pro with KiCad.
 * Gerber Files
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 * BoM
 * CPL
 == Ordering a PCB ==
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 == Related Articles ==
 * [[atopile]]

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 == Designing with atopile ==
 [[atopile]] enables code-defined pcb design. Follow atopile's [https://atopile.io/getting-started/ getting-started] guide to set up your project.
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 Exporting File for Manufacturing
--Gerber Files
+* Gerber Files
+* Drill Files
--Drill Files
+* Map Files
+* BoM
--Map Files
+* CPL
 == Ordering a PCB ==

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	An example atopile PCB project is provided by the K-Scale Labs team [https://github.com/kscalelabs/atopile-pcb-example here]		An example atopile PCB project is provided by the K-Scale Labs team [https://github.com/kscalelabs/atopile-pcb-example here]
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		+	PCB visualization software:
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		+	Connecting Traces
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		+	Exporting File for Manufacturing
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		+	Exporting BoM

	== Ordering a PCB ==		== Ordering a PCB ==

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	Further PCB manufacturers and price comparisons for your specific project can be found [https://pcbshopper.com/ here]		Further PCB manufacturers and price comparisons for your specific project can be found [https://pcbshopper.com/ here]
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	== Related Articles ==		== Related Articles ==

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	Walk-through and notes regarding how to design and ship a PCB.		Walk-through and notes regarding how to design and ship a PCB.
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		+	== Designing with atopile ==
		+	[[atopile]] enables code-defined pcb design. Follow atopile's [https://atopile.io/getting-started/ getting-started] guide to set up your project.
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		+	An example atopile PCB project is provided by the K-Scale Labs team [https://github.com/kscalelabs/atopile-pcb-example here]
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		+	== Ordering a PCB ==
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		+	Trusted low production PCB manufacturing companies:
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		+	* PCBWay
		+	* JLCPCB
		+	* SeeedStudio
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		+	Further PCB manufacturers and price comparisons for your specific project can be found [https://pcbshopper.com/ here]
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