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RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] New PCB etching method proposal

2013-02-28 by MIKE DURKIN

well .. maybe not so bad anymore ....

2160Sq" for 75$ .... hummm ...

> To: homebrew_pcbs@yahoogroups.com
> From: Patriot121@...
> Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:18:31 -0800
> Subject: RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] New PCB etching method proposal
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> do you mean on polyimide kapton copper clad laminate??
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> you can get it on ebay ...
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> Actually thats not a bad idea ....
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> then run through a laser printer a few times .....  then etch ....
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> Heck ....
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> Spendy stuff though ..... but then agin .. its cheeaper than 200$ for a 3 board run ...
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> To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> From: derek@...
> Date: Thu, 28 Feb 2013 09:56:03 -0800
> Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] New PCB etching method proposal
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>       I just had an idea of a better PCB generation system. It is still in the 
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> There is the photo-resist method that needs darkness.
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> There is the Toner Transfer System that I use a lot. But I find that I 
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> One person figured if they can print directly to the PCB using a laser 
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> What if I can come up with a flexible material that can be printed to 
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> I am building up some samples to test, but would this list be interested 
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> Oh, to stiffen up, just add a piece of fiberglass to the back. Which I 
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> can make as well. Would you be interested in this method? How much would 
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> one be willing to pay for the materials for a 2"x2" size of board - 
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> granted a larger one would be possible as well. In fact, using a legal 
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> size copier would allow one to print up a 11" x 17" circuit board.
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> Derek Koonce
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> DDK Interactive Consulting Services
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