Stenchill: 3D Printable Solder Paste Stencil Generator
Stenchill is a web-based tool that allows users to generate 3D-printable solder paste stencils from Gerber files. It is designed to help hobbyists and makers achieve precise solder application for PCB assembly.
Why it matters
It lowers the barrier to entry for professional-grade PCB assembly by replacing expensive laser-cut stencils with accessible 3D printing technology.
Upload your Gerber files, get a 3D-printable file in seconds.
Your Gerber ZIP file (KiCad, Eagle, Altium export...)
View the stencil in 3D and adjust settings if needed
Download the STL file and print it on your 3D printer
Barbatronic is a French maker and robotics creator. On Twitch since 2019, he publishes hardware tutorials on YouTube, runs an active Discord community, and is a member of the Karibous team, which competes every year at the French Robotics Cup. A community of curious hackers and hands-on makers shows up each week for his practical hardware insights.
Stenchill was actually born in one of his streams. A chat discussion convinced me the idea was worth building and that I had the skills to ship it.
In this video, he integrates Stenchill into his fabrication workflow and shares his first impressions.
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