Homebrew PCBs

At 11:48 AM 1/9/2007, you wrote:
>I am attempting my first toner transfer home board etch.  The 
>transfer went better than I had expected for a first try, but there 
>are two voids in some filled pad areas that I would like to touch up 
>before going to the etch tank.  I know Radio Shack has a resist 
>marker available, but I was curious if there are any other options 
>that would save me the 10 mile round trip to the local RS?  I 
>suppose I could strip the board and try another fresh transfer, but 
>the rest of it looks very good, if these two spots could be touched 
>up.  Is touch-up a viable option, or a bad idea?
>
>Nels
>


I find a regular "Sharpie" pen works just fine for touch ups.





carl

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