Roland MDX-40A
The first method that I learned in creating PCBs using the MDX-40A was using the Fab Modules and two computers running two different operating systems. I produced a couple of PCBs using the said method. However, I soon found myself struggling with the process and left the machine to be dormant for a few months.
Recently, I felt the urge to once again check on the MDX-40A. This time, I waded through Google's search results for additional info on the MDX-40A. I found out from here that the MDX-40A can read NC Code. I also wanted to use a *free* toolchain to produce my NC code from Gerber and Excellon files and so I searched for free alternatives and then came across FlatCAM (http://www.flatcam.org). I starting using FlatCAM and found it to be intuitive and quite easy to use, so much so that I made a tutorial (download link below). Thanks to FabLab Bohol for letting me tinker and use the machine. I hope you enjoy it!
This tutorial is awesome. Although I am having difficulty with the drill holes from the drd file are not lining up and the spacing between the hole are a few orders of magnitude larger than the spacing of the pads from the cmp. I have enetered the line of code is required to enter in the FlatCAM Shell. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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