Homebrew PCBs

> > This is not for the faint of heart nor a simple one shot project.
> 
> This is very true. The electroplating, and application of your own 
> photoresists is the other major parts of the PTH process.
> 
> In addition to etching, and photo imaging, you must;
> 
> 1) cleaning PCB surface to prepare for electroplating.
> 2) ability to apply your own dry film photoresist
> 3) give holes the ability to plate.
> 4) setup acid copper electroplating tank with proprietary additives.
> 
> There are several methods of doing (3), such as with carbon 
dispersion, 
>   electroless copper solutions, or with palladium colloid 
solutions. I 
> believe Markus's setup is using the palladium colloid solutions. 
All 
> three processes have their problems, and I would say the most 
critical 
> step in the process.
> 
> Let me know if you have any questions.
> 
> Adam

I think we have all been looking for a simple way to plate thru-holes.

I know that when I run into this problem, I try to use a resistor or 
some other thru hole part as the connection and then solder both 
sides.

Since most of use use boards that are less than about 6" x 6" the 
size of a tank should not be terribly large.

Any ideas on a a simple way to do plating 

Dave