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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Question about developing a board

2004-10-01 by Les Newell

If you are buying board from Mega then I would recommend their Microtrak 
board rather than the Fotoboard. It is the same price but it seems to be 
more tolerant to over/under exposure and it seems to give better 
definition. The only down side is that it takes over twice as long to 
expose. You also need stronger developer.

Les

Leon Heller wrote:

> 
> 
> I use NaOH solution for developing (very cheap) and a UV exposure unit I 
> built myself, with pre-coated boards (positive-working resist). 
> Negative-working resist boards are difficult to find, you'd be better off 
> making positives. The PCB manufacturers use negative-working resist as it 
> gives better definition, but it's not really suitable for home use.
> 
> If you want to buy everyting you need off-the-shelf, try Mega Electronics 
> (UK).
> 
> Leon
> 
> Leon
> 
>

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