Homebrew PCBs

On 08/09/2009, at 9:49 AM, Donald H Locker wrote:

> I don't know if you are crazy, but it sounds like a plan to me. But  
> why not just dip and coat the LEDs as well? If the araldite is  
> sufficiently transparent, I don't think it would change the light  
> emission, and might toughen the surfaces exposed to the elements.

I reckon the araldite would cost you a few dB of refraction/ 
reflection. I guess I can easily test on one of the 5x0603 LED with  
header pin breadboard testers I made.

> WOW! A PIC controlled tail-light. My bike is not so fully equipped :)

I was a glazed-eyed teenager the last time somebody told me about RC  
networks, but I fooled with assembler for at least 15 years. It was a  
no brainer, those things are insane!

PG