Homebrew PCBs

I do it all the time.

http://voodooengineering.com/index.php/pcbprocess/plating

I don't think its hard at all. 

Follow Think and Tinker's steps using Caswell Plating's solution.

Chuck

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Macklin" <macklinbob@...> wrote:
>
> Does anyone here know how real plated hole vias are made? I DO! And I would 
> not try it at home.
> 
> That's why I use wires at home. I use a piece of wire wrap wire folded over 
> and soldered to the board. I wire all the vias before assembling the boards.
> 
> That seems a lot easier than some of the other things I am hearing here.
> 
> Bob Macklin
> K5MYJ
> Seattle, Wa.
> "Real Radios Glow In The Dark"
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tony Smith" <ajsmith@...>
> To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 6:00 AM
> Subject: RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Copper Foil Vias, Correct URL
> 
> 
> >> What's wrong with simply sticking a wire through the hole and soldering
> >> on
> >> both sides?
> >
> >
> > Falls out when soldering, not really a thru via unless it's thin, and 
> > soldering both sides makes it more likely to crack, apparently.
> >
> > I still do it though.  For a thru via I just solder both sides of the 
> > component lead.
> >
> > For heaps of wires the 'sewing' method works ok, you run a wire thru all 
> > the holes, solder then snip.
> >
> > Tony
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