Homebrew PCBs

Hi Matt, I used a couple of different papers and the Avery 5160 3 labels across, 10 down seemed to be the best.

CJ

matt clement <buckeyes1997@...> wrote:                             I also read that and it sounded feasible so I ran right out to 
 Staples and got some of the BIG label sheets and tried this.  It 
 transfers quicker than paper or photo paper, but it seems to 
 be "pitted" really bad and I couldnt get a nice uniform covering that 
 I felt would be useable once etched.  I put my design right in the 
 middle of the sheet and proceeded as I do with photo paper typically.
 
 Matt
 
 --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "billshat44" <billshat44@...> 
 wrote:
 >
 > I read on the internet about using label paper without the labels 
 to 
 > transfer the circuits. Pull the labels off, then run thru a laser 
 > printer. I have small circuits and can fit several on
 > a 4X6 pcb board.  The first time I tried it, I used Avery 3 across 
 > labels and out of 12 circuits on the board, 6 were useable and the 
 > lines were pretty sharp. The circuits on the outer edge didn't seem 
 to 
 > transfer very well and were missing traces.  Then I tried the Avery 
 2 
 > across label and when I did the transfer the circuits seemed more 
 > fuzzy. This time, I ironed the copper board hot, then put the paper 
 on 
 > it and ironed for another 3 or 4 minutes. On a 4 circuit sheet, I 
 only 
 > had a couple that seemed to be ok to use. There seems to be some 
 pads 
 > that are touching under a transister that I can correct. Has anyone 
 > else used the label paper. Are there some tips that anyone can give 
 to 
 > make this more of a science than an art?
 > 
 > Thanks
 >
 
 
     
                                       

       

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