Hoffman Amplifiers Tube Amplifier Forum
Amp Stuff => DIY Layout Creator and Custom Boards => Topic started by: wsscott on December 04, 2025, 09:03:54 am
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I've created a Layout in DIYLC, and would like to print it out in Full, 1:1, size, showing just the Eyelets/Turrets or maybe also the Components, so that I can lay it in the chassis and see how it fits.
Assume the board is 15" x 3.125". Also assume I only have 8.5 x 11" paper for the color printer.
It must be easy, but this has got me stumped.
Thanks.
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paper, tape, scissors, n ruler, mark it cut it, walla!
you don't need the actual layout for "chassis fit" just a blank template will do just fine.
I take my created layout n schematic files to Staples, tell the blue-haired kids to keep aspect ratio the same but make it ?X larger for my actual build
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Chop the board in half and tape it together for anything longer than a sheet of paper Print in landscape mode
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Doug's method works great, and I use that for planning/designing purposes. When I need larger printed sizes, you can't beat Fedex IF there is a store near you.
Print to PDF using a large format paper size, then upload the file to Fedex and for a couple of bucks they print large! Great for schematics as well.
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Am assuming you're in the USA - Save as a PDF, take it to FedEx/Kinko's to print on a large format printer.
--Pete
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I typically have them print something in the 24" - 36" range, makes building so much easier.
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Save as a PDF, take it to FedEx/Kinko's to print on a large format printer.
I usually upload directly to Fedex on their website, spec out what I want -- ie size, type of paper, etc. Then go in and just pick it up later. Saves a lot of time waiting in my particular store . . .
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Thanks!