Homebrew PCBs

Yes, the root of the problem is the "paper" you are using. I have just recently found the best medium for toner transfer. It is Oracal 651 which is a vinyl sticker. It is available on ebay at a very reasonable price http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-x12-Gloss-Craft-Adhesive-Vinyl-Oracal-651-Silhouette-28-Colors-SAME-DAY-SHIP-/380452333884?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:CA:3160

There is a YouTube "How to use" here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtmJdCBjwXY

Every bit of the toner from your laser printer gets transferred to the copper foil using this stuff!

Jim
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, n0tt1@... wrote:
>
> I think the root of the problem is the paper you are using.
> The best paper I've used so far for laser transfer is "regular"
> ink jet paper.  I.e., not heavy "photo" paper or the glossy stuff
> either.  Try to get a few sheets from a friend and try it out rather
> than spending $$ on a new package.
> 
> Charlie
> 
> On Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:18:52 +0100 Dave Wade <dave.g4ugm@...>
> writes:
> > On Apr 15, 2013 5:30 AM, "william casselberry" <wcasse@...> 
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I�m a relative noob trying to prototype a computer keyboard 
> > project where
> > my
> > > PCBs are about 12�x6�. They are single sided and have only 14 
> > surface
> > mount components but
> > > these are really small. I would appreciate any advice from you 
> > guys with
> > > experience with big boards and small components.
> > >
> > > I have two substrates I am working with; .008" FR4 and
> > > Pyralux. I am trying to do toner transfer using Office Depot 
> > �glossy text�
> > > paper, but that paper shrinks about 1% when heated, so the toner 
> > is not
> > > sticking properly in some spots and the Pyralux is actually 
> > wrinkling in
> > the
> > > laminator due to paper shrink.
> > >
> > > More details about my project here:
> > > https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=40111
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > I can't see the geekhack page, but if they are small smd devices 
> > with few
> > pins I would make carriers to allow them to go in normal IC 
> > sockets.
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