Homebrew PCBs

Cool,

If I can find some small drill bits tomorrow, I will try to drill 
the holes and solder them up tomorrow.  The smallest drill bit I 
have on hand is .062" (2mm), and that is too big for these two 
circuit boards.

I also thought about another way to clear out the copper between 
traces that make work better for me than a hobby knife. In mold 
making and other forms of metal working, we use riffler files that 
are great for small detail work. I know I have some around so I will 
give that a try first before the knife.

Chris




> > Now, the next part I am unsure of.  I suspect I can solder it up 
as I
> > would with any other board.  I suppose there my be some problems 
as
> > the copper isn't tinned, but I hope to get past that okay.  After
> > soldering and cleaning, do I need to do anything else?
> > TIA
> > Chris
> 
> 
> Yes, just like normal boards. tinning doesn't make a difference 
with  
> flux-core solder.
> 
> I like to spray the board with spray flux (can be made as brush-on 
from  
> colophony resin and alcohol) before soldering, it also prevents 
corrosion  
> later on. I usually don't clean boards after soldering, using 
resin core  
> solder. If you remove all the resin you should put some clear 
laquer on to  
> prevent tarnishing.
> 
> ST