Stenchill | 3D Printable PCB Solder Paste Stencil

StenchillBetaYour PCB stencil, 3D printedUpload your Gerber files, get a 3D-printable file in seconds.How it works1UploadYour Gerber ZIP file (KiCad, Eagle, Altium export...)2PreviewView the stencil in 3D and adjust settings if needed3PrintDownload the STL file and print it on your 3D printerBarbatronic uses StenchillBarbatronic 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.YouTube channelTwitch channelWhat is a stencil?A stencil is a thin plate with openings matching the solder pads on your PCB. Place it on the board, spread solder paste with a squeegee, then position your SMD components before reflow. The result: precise and uniform paste deposits, much faster than using a syringe.Designed for prototyping and small batches3D-printed stencils work best with 0603+ passive components and large-pitch ICs. For finer components (0402, fine-pitch BGA), a laser-cut stencil is recommended. Use a 0.2mm nozzle for best results on small pads.Why Stenchill?A professional stencil costs $15-30 per side, here it's freeGenerate your file in seconds, print it the same dayPrint it at home on your 3D printerPerfect for old PCBs: get a stencil after the fact, no need to reorderBuilt-in registration shoulders for perfect alignmentComplete GuideNew to 3D-printed stencils? Read our step-by-step guide to get started.Read the guideKiCad PluginUse KiCad? The plugin complements the website by letting you launch a generation directly from the PCB Editor.

For 3D preview, it's right here!Learn moreWhat users thinkNathanMay 7, 2026Altium 3D Printed StencilsBarbatronicApr 15, 2026Perfect for my PCBs!3D printing tipsMaterialPLA or PETGPLA works great, PETG offers slightly more rigidityPrint bedSmooth surfaceGlass, smooth PEI or mirror gives a flat face that spreads paste cleanlyNozzle0.2 mmRecommended for best results. A 0.4 mm nozzle is still acceptableLayer height0.1 mmEssential for a smooth surface and good paste applicationStencil thickness0.3 - 0.4 mm3 to 4 layers at 0.1 mm. Thinner = less paste, thicker = more depositInfill100%Full infill ensures stencil rigidityWall generatorArachneVariable-width walls for narrow pad openingsPrint speed30 - 40 mm/sSlow speeds give cleaner pad edges and avoid skipped fine featuresRecent stencilsPreviews recently published by users.2 d ago2 d ago2 d ago4 d ago5 d ago2 d ago2 d ago2 d ago4 d ago5 d agoGallery