Simon Budig: Fonts in Printed Circuit Board design tools – LGM 2014
Channel: Libre Graphics Meeting
Date: 11/08/2014

Fonts in Printed Circuit Board design tools
Simon Budig
http://www.home.unix-ag.org/simon/

SLIDES: http://libregraphicsmeeting.org/2014/slides/pcb-fonts.pdf

In this talk we'll have a look at commonly used Printed Circuit Board design tools (open- as well as closed source tools), especially with regard to font technologies and the effect on the aesthetics of PCBs. There are some peculiar restrictions to deal with, typical imposed by the "typical" data exchange formats, which in turn affect the way the traditional fonts have been designed. So the tools directly affect the aesthetics of the result. I want to look at ways to push the boundaries, improve the look of PCBs and solicit for feedback on these topics.

During his studies towards a math diploma Simon Budig got involved with the GIMP project, with him now being accepted in the old farts club. He is interested in graphics design, programming and electronics, with a strong focus on beauty and aesthetics. Drawing pleasure from a broad spectrum of topics he co-founded the Hackspace in Siegen, Germany, trying to foster the local nerd infrastructure. Simon Budig currently works as an embedded linux specialist in Siegen.