Homebrew PCBs

haven't read much, if any, about them, yet.)
>
> And, maybe this is asking too much, but how does your H200 seem to 
> compare with other similar types, and with the adapted laser printer 
> fuser/roller assemblies?  (I have an old LaserJet III and an old 
> LaserJet II that don't seem to work anymore, that I might be able to use 
> the assemblies from.  I think that they both have straight-through paper 
> paths, too, which seems like it might make it easier to convert them. 
> (Don't know. Just guessing.)  [Now if we could just set up an automatic 
> feeder that would run through a stack of patterns and a stack of board 
> blanks...]


I get the impression some people have the idea the "converted" laminators
are "a modified printer where you feed the stuff through".
As far as i know this is NOT used by anyone so far.
What is done is "rip the fuser unit out" and use it (alone) like a 
laminator.
Of course you might want to take out a geartrain and a motor for drive, 
and possibly
some electronics to make the temperature control.

I do not think using it "in the printer" would be practical, it seems damn 
hard
to feed the stack and the motor is WAY too fast.

I have a IIID and although i would hate knowing that magnificent machine 
beeing ripped
apart the fuser unit is suitable i think.
There are 4 screws holding the fuser assy to the baseplate.
I think the LJII is the same on this part.

I'm not familiar with the drivetrain (had no problems with it so far and 
it is hidden
away pretty good) and don't know if there is a suitable motor in there.
I can highly recommend getting a "chicken grill motor" they are heavily 
geared
and reasonably cheap, even new. they can direct drive it and you get 1 
pass.

ST