Homebrew PCBs

Hmmm ... you're welcome to use the RepRap wiki for all of that stuff.  It's 
more fun that way.  :)

-Sebastien

On May 13, 2010 02:07:51 pm Stefan Trethan wrote:
> I think there are many good ideas in there.
> 
> I'd like to put my notes about toner transfer (especially creating a
> laminator from used printer parts) and homemade drill stand somewhere.
> I used to host them on my own site, but the webspace no longer exists.
> Also I have a neat PCB holder for etching which I would like to
> document some day. It allows clamping boards without getting dirty.
> 
> Four or five years ago I would have started the wiki, right now I
> don't think I can muster the dedication, after all I only make a board
> myself very rarely now, but I'd sure want to contribute, beats writing
> the same thing over and over here.
> 
> ST
> 
> On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 7:49 PM, Jack@... <jack@...> wrote:
> > A FAQ should, IMHO, have some semblance of order.
> >
> > Let me suggest...
> >
> > Intro: A quick overview of what/why/where/who/when we like/use homebrewed
> > PCBs. Also, where to find the email discussion group (how to subscribe
> > and un-subscribe) and its archives.
> >
> > Techniques:
> >   Design/layout:
> >       DIY by hand
> >       software
> >       'copy and paste' (using or modifying others designs)
> >   Mechanical:
> >       additive vs subtractive techniques
> >           additive like via reprap, or laying down conductive
> > material on an insulating substrate
> >           subtractive etching
> >           other or combined methods?
> >       Boards/materials used
> >           material, its properties, including chemical and temprature
> > range/sensativity.
> >                rigid
> >                flexible
> >                fiberglass
> >                phenolic (sp)
> >                others
> >           single sided vs double sided
> >        VIAs
> >           rivets
> >           wires through holes
> >           plated through holes
> >        Resist methods
> >           drawing with resistive ink
> >              manual
> >              plotter
> >           photo resist
> >           inkjets
> >           laser resist papers
> >           laser resist on paper
> >           laser direct on PCB
> >
> >        Etching
> >           etchants
> >              commerical
> >              DIY
> >             storage
> >                dry
> >                liquid
> >                concentrate
> >             reuse
> >             disposal
> >                nutralization
> >                recycling
> >                proper disposal methods (healthy and 'earth friendly')
> >
> >         Silk Screen & solder resist to cover non-soldered areas
> >
> >         Plating connections, include pro's, con's, relative pricing
> >            gold
> >            other
> >
> >         Holes
> >            mounting
> >            via's (see above)
> >            component
> >            drilling
> >               by hand
> >               cnc
> >          Surface Mount compatable
> >
> > Compliance
> >   How to do things so that the files and resultant PCBs are viable
> > for regulatory agencies.
> >   We want our FAQ users to understand their roll in making quality
> > products.  Much of this
> >   depends on where they are and use of the PCBs.
> >
> > Suppliers
> >    Group suppliers (discounts?)
> >    commercial
> >          list of commercial suppliers, generically what they sell,
> > their phone numbers and web sites, and general market area
> >             (market areas are like North America, Europe, Asia,
> > Central Americal, Africa, Middle East, South Americal, Austraila,
> >              New Zealand, etc, etc. Yes, I left a lot out, but this
> > is just a thought, please modify as appropriate)
> >
> >><> ... Jack
> >
> > Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart... Colossians 3:23
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Be sure to visit the group home and check for new Links, Files, and
> > Photos: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBsYahoo! Groups Links
>