Homebrew PCBs

Regarding 90% of posts being about chemicals: yes, that was a thread
for quite a while as it covers quite a large territory and most here
are not chemists and so ask many questions. That doesn't mean people
only want to hear about it.

Regarding CNC/Pick 'n place/solder paste not being on topic: again I
point you to the home page:

Making, etching, soldering printed circuit boards yourself.

Any method allowed by law and local custom including photo, CAM, toner
transfer, direct printing, plotter, laundry pen, silkscreening,
toaster oven, paint stripper heat gun, etc.


Also look at Links. Note that I, the list-owner, made a folder for
mechanical etching/milling and placed links in it. This should be a clue.

I do agree that getting into the nitty gritty of modifying G-code may
be stretching the boundaries, as is 3D milling. -However- having
others play listcop is getting old. I do expect and welcome members
reminding others of the rules (I own or moderate a dozen lists!) but
finer points should be left to me. I can see this building up into
some real resentment between members.

Making printed circuit boards is a big topic. A huge topic. I said I
felt kind of funny when another list about CNC PCBs was started, but I
did not say anything because it -is- such a huge area to cover. I do
see some good reasons for another list to cover those more esoteric
and convoluted topics of strange codes and how to drive a stepper
motor or if servo motors are better. I'm not endorsing anyone's choice
of list.

So lets stop bickering and get back to talking about making PCBs.

Steve, list-owner and -only- moderator