Gerber -> HPGL converter for home made PCB
A long time ago I was using excellent plotter file generator (it accepted UltiBoard PCB intermediate plot file).
That software (I still have it) produced a very clean plots of layout on tracing paper, used for PCB prototyping.
Recently, I searched for gerber-HPGL or Gerber-Gcode converter (I was thinking of using 3D printer to deposit etch resist directly on copper), but found none.
Eagle has HPGL output, but unfortunately traces are plotted from/to centres of holes associated with pads, effectively filling them with ink, which doesn't help drilling with hand tool.
Does anyone know about suitable converter?
I am now trying to use old Epson ink-jet printer for the job, but I feel two flat-bed plotters stored in my cupboard would be better, considering their size (A3).
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