Homebrew PCBs

Hello,

Forth the sentiment.  I'm not even sure how you could solder 
components to the conductive ink...  Disappointment awaits you on 
this path I think.

Point to point is a much better way to go.  Have you tried a 
prototype board?  Take a look at radio shack part #276-168.  You can 
solder your parts to the board and use hook up wire for the 
connections.  The nice thing about this particular kind of board is 
that you can easily replace parts and jumpers without too much 
trouble.  Kind of a hybrid PC board.  I've used boards like this for 
quicky one-time projects and have had great success.  Vector makes 
similar products, but they are unreasonablly expensive IMHO.

Jim

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "dl5012" <dl5012@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> 
> I third that sentiment.  The conductive "ink" comes out in blobs.  
It's 
> fine for repairing small breaks in traces, but you have to use a 
needle 
> or toothpick to "paint" the repair.  To be solderable, you have to 
cure 
> it.
> 
> For a board so small, point-to-point wiring will probably be 
easier.  
> Use some PCB software to do a wire plan.  If you minimize 
crossings, 
> you can use uninsulated wire.
> 
> You could also try adhesive backed copper.
> 
> Most would just do a toner transfer...
> 
> Regards,
> Dennis
>