Homebrew PCBs

Are you doing this, James?
I'm seriously considering it.
--
Martin K

James Newton wrote:
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com 
> <mailto:Homebrew_PCBs%40yahoogroups.com>, "Paul Sturpe" <sturpe@...> 
> wrote:
> >
> > Can someone give me a short recap on the status of direct printing
> with
> > injet printers?
>
> http://techref.massmind.org/techref/pcb/etch/directinkjetresist.htm 
> <http://techref.massmind.org/techref/pcb/etch/directinkjetresist.htm> is
> just about everything known. If I've missed something on that page,
> please let me know.
>
> > Is there a mod that is considered usable or is it
> > still pretty much in the experimentation stage?
>
> Given thin enough PCB stock, the only mod necessary is to remove
> obstructions to a straight through paper path. For standard thickness
> stock, the mods on the page above are doable. The C84 version requires
> less technical ability.
>
> The advantage of direct injet printing is that not only the etch
> resist, but also the solder mask AND component silkscreen can be
> printed. No other hobby method offers all that at such a low cost.
>
> - 4 mil traces
> - print, cure and etch faster than photo and as fast as TT.
> - solder mask
> - component "silkscreen"
> - Very low startup cost. Just a used C84, the ink, and the time to
> make the mods.
>
> I'm amazed there aren't more people doing it.
>
>