Homebrew PCBs

> I think you can do 8 mil., but I don't know how well
> it will 
> transfer to the copper and how well it will hold up
> during etching.

My point exactly. Along your lines, I can print 5mil
very well udinh my 600dpi laser, but it's badly
smudged after the transfer.

Would getting a 1200dpi help (perhaps the edges would
be clearer) ?

> The best I could get reliably was .012" 12 mil wide
> traces.  The 
> printing doesn't appear to be the problem as much as
> the transfer 
> and etching of such small traces.

The crucial point in TT is the paper. The paper will
make or break the whole process. But even with good 
laser sheets, 8/8 has NEVER worked for me @ 600dpi

Perhaps the edges were not that good.

What I am interested in is whether you guys think if a
1200 dpi laser would be more than adequate for the 8/8
boards.


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