Homebrew PCBs

Hi,

I use a T-Tech machine like the one on E-bay.

It has a hardware dongle/key and t-Tech has software for it.

It imports Gerber and drill files and will automatically create an 
isolation path around every pad and trace.

It will also put expanding cuts around pads to give those of us who 
have problems soldering a bigger isolation on the pads.

The machines go for $10,000 new, but often with a good discount.
and the software key is $1,200, also you can get a good discount.

Luckily, I got mine second hand at a much lower cost.

I am watching this e-bay auction as if the thing gets a good price, I 
may considder Ballendo's machine.

I'm not sure what software is available that will do what the IsoPro 
from T-Tech does, and at what cost.

I'd hate to sell my machine for $1,000 and find it cost more than 
that for a machine and software and then also that it is not as easy 
to use.

You can see a screen shot in the photos section under Daves Drill and 
then IsoPro Trace.

I can also select a section and 'rub out' an area of the copper.   
This is usefull for things like given more space around SMD pads.

Dave














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> 	Ok thanks you for replies
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> 	Dave, what type of  software do you use ?
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> 	i think some sort of cnc drill software.
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> 	FE
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> > > Hello .
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> > > Is possible drill fiberglass  pcb w/carbide bits and dremel 
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> > > How much speed i need?
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> > > thanks you!
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> > Yes.
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> > full speed is fine. I think my software runs at 15,000 RPM
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> > Caution. Carbide is fragile and will break easily.
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> > A drill press of some kind is highly recomended.
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