[Gimp-user] PCB Editing

[rich404 <forums gimpusers com>]

> I am trying to separate the 2 sides of a printed circuit board photo
> and can't
> remember how to do it.  The circuit diagram is in blue and the parts
> layout is
> in black. Wiring placement is in red is irrevelant and can be deleted.
> The PCB
> pattern, in blue, is printed on glossy photo paper on a laser printer,
> in black.
> The print is set on 'high quality' so needs to be sharp and clear. The
> image is
> then positioned, face down on a blank copper clad PCB then transfered
> to the
> board by various means such as heat lamination or chemically. Once
> completed,
> the parts layout is printed on the laser as before, positioned in
> alignment with
> the circuit side, then transfer to the opposite side of the board as
> before. Any
> help with separating the 2 images would be appreciated.
>
> Attachments:
> *
> https://www.gimpusers.com/system/attachments/1338/original/HP-23_PCBFull.jpg

That image is on the small side + jpeg arifacts Does not make for wonderful
quality.

You can get most of your requirement using the gmic gimp plugin from www.gmic.eu

I would do it as this 3 minute video: https://youtu.be/9esPa-CP628

but plenty of repair still required.

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rich404 (via www.gimpusers.com/forums)