Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] More on - Produce Quick & Cheap PCBs with a CNC paper cutter
2012-09-10 by Mark Lerman
You ve inspired me - I just ordered a Sillhoute Cameo! I have a few other ideas on how to use it and will post the results! Mark
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Re: More on - Produce Quick & Cheap PCBs with a CNC paper cutter
2012-09-09 by AlienRelics
Mike, nicely done! Steve Greenfield AE7HD
More on - Produce Quick & Cheap PCBs with a CNC paper cutter
2012-09-08 by Mike Sinclair
I m back for a second round. This time I changed tacks - I have turned the $270 CNC paper cutter into a 2.1D mill for mil-etching PCBs - instead of the
Help copper fill and spacing in PCB Artist
2012-09-07 by ferrymanr
I have just completed my first board using PCB Artist and photo etching myself. Two ICs (PIC chip and interface) pluse a few resistors, caps, regulators and
Newbie from Aus
2012-09-06 by troppolad
C`day folks Troppo here, and i`ve wanted to learn electronics for ages and the PCB is as important as any other part. I`ve got plans for my 78 transit, i want
Re: basic pcb design questions
2012-09-06 by Bob Butcher
If you are using through hole components, and if you are planning on etching or machining your own PCB, and you do not have the capability to incorporate
Re: Introduction
2012-09-06 by AlienRelics
Welcome to the group! It helps me keep track of who is who if everyone signs their name. Steve Greenfield AE7HD
basic pcb design questions
2012-09-05 by mark p
am using pcb artist to design my very 1st pcb. if am designing an one-sided board, using thru-hole components (cause thats what i already have), do i need to
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Transparent well-sealed plastic container & Edinburgh Etch
2012-09-04 by Robin Whittle
I bought the set of three rectangular containers today for $4.95 at a local shop. The internal dimensions are: 105 x 67 x 35mm 0.24 litre 140 x 89 x 45mm
Introduction
2012-09-04 by pdj@pdjinc.com
Hi Yahoo users. About me: I build and distribute the Pilot Pro CNC routers and appreciate being a part of this users group. I want to share CNC ideas and
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-09-03 by Kevin Byrne
I found on E-Bay positiv 20 and another brand with the 21 # on the bottle but can only find them overseas, Europe no american suppliers so far. Thanks for help
Transparent well-sealed plastic container & Edinburgh Etch
2012-09-03 by Robin Whittle
Short version: I found a clear container which seals properly and seems to work well with ferric chloride + citric acid. I just tried a 0.5 litre plastic
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Increasing the opacity of laser printed film - Riston MM540 success
2012-09-03 by Robin Whittle
I just made a little batch of boards using a fresh batch of Riston MM540 from the Czech Republic, via eBay:
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-09-03 by Kevin Byrne
Thank you for the help. I have the web-site bookmarked and will be investigateing negative developement. I only know positive developement thou. Does any one
Re: Bag it?
2012-09-02 by John
I found the brouchure that was included in the package. It says: HP Color Laser Presentation Paper, 8.5 x 11 , 32 lb. The package I bought was 250 sheets. I do
Re: Bag it?
2012-09-02 by John
I found the brouchure that was included in the package. It says: HP Color Laser Presentation Paper, 8.5 x 11 , 32 lb. The package I bought was 250 sheets. I do
Re: HP P1103W laser printer info?
2012-09-02 by John
Conclusion: Apparently this is well known glitch. In the the printer properties tab there is an option to enable bidirectional communications. It needs to be
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-09-02 by Fernando Cassia
... I remember those. But the ones I bought (and still have) are or were sold under the name Ibifoil . I´ve never thought of those films for use in making
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-09-02 by Kevin Byrne
Can you provide a source to buy and research that product as I am new to this? ________________________________ From: Zoran A. Scepanovic
Re: Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-09-01 by tda7000
You can also get films that you can laminate onto the board. That is what I have been using. Never tried spray-on though as I can t get any easily.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-09-01 by Emil Johnsen
I think the best option is a negative film. You stick it to the board and then use a laminator or clothes iron to bond the film to the board. I m using this
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-09-01 by Zoran A. Scepanovic
... Kontaktchemie: Positiv 20 (spray) Cinkarna Celje: P-501 (1 l bottle for various ways of application) -- Best Regards, Q Systems Zoran A. Šćepanović
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-09-01 by Kevin Byrne
A question for you chemical experts out there: If this question is not off topic: if it is let me know and I will stop. I have a large amount of copper clad
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-09-01 by Emil Johnsen
Looks like there are many products like this.. not found any here. My thinking was the same, just a solvent in a spray can, that s why I tried acetone and
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-09-01 by H. Carl Ott
... Laser Buddy? http://www.laserbuddy.com/faq.htm Think it s just solvent in a can. I bought some for use with toner transfer. Had very mixed results. -carl
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-09-01 by Boman33
There are foils used with laser printers to create gold and other metallic looking logos for fancy stationary. I used to buy it decades ago. If I remember
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-09-01 by Confidential
There is a relatively easy solution. From the PCBfabinabox product there is something called TRF, or toner reactive film. You apply your toner to your board,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-09-01 by Leon Heller
I ve heard of people using solvent fumes to inrease the opacity. I never had any problems with it when I used a laser printer, FWIW. I ve now been using inkjet
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-09-01 by Emil Johnsen
Thank you for your reply John. I consider the problem to be (mostly) solved :) The heat + powder method I described works very well. It adds 5 minutes to the
Re: Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-09-01 by bebx2000
You might try misting your image with CitraSolv concentrate. It is an excellent environmentally friendly toner solvent and works as well as acetone to remove
Re: Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-08-31 by John
One problem with the Laser discharge - electrostatic toner process is that the characteristics of the phototconducter do not assure a uniform density over
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-08-31 by Robin Whittle
Hi Emil, I found I did not need to improve the contrast ratio of the phototools I made with a laser printer. I am using Riston MM540 from the Czech Republic,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Viewmate printing problem
2012-08-30 by Kevin Byrne
Thank you. I will look into what you said as I need to figure that part out for good job the first time. Best Kevin [Non-text portions of this message have
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-08-30 by Boman33
Interesting! Thanks for posting. How about dipping the film in a liquid that will make the toner sticky and the toner dries slowly. Then sprinkle lots of
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Viewmate printing problem
2012-08-30 by Kevin Byrne
Thank you I will look into what you said. Kevin [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Viewmate printing problem
2012-08-30 by Emil Johnsen
... When the CutePDF print dialog opens you can click on advanced and then dpi will be one of the options. Emil
Increasing the opacity of laser printed film
2012-08-30 by Emil Johnsen
Hi. I have been printing artwork for making PCB s using negative photo resist. The first problem I ran into was the lack of opacity of the toner. It looks nice
Re: Viewmate printing problem
2012-08-30 by Kevin Byrne
I have a CutePDF also and need to know how you adjust it like this E-Mail if it is not a off-topic question and against the rules plese advise if it is and I
Viewmate printing problem
2012-08-29 by Emil Johnsen
When printing a gerber file (white on black) I have noticed a problem. Narrow spaced between traces become much narrower when printing. My test file has two
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: GerbView is awesome:
2012-08-28 by 曹春玉
I have been using Viewmate since 2002, so far it is easy and good... Also tried protel, cam350, and altium, but Viewmate is easy to launch for a lazy guy like
Re: HP P1103W laser printer info?
2012-08-27 by John
I even got the model number wrong! It is an HP P1102W. Other than this little issue, it s performance has been flawless. This is a good example of why I should
Re: Spray etcher
2012-08-27 by David
Tim, I believe you may be correct regarding peroxide as this website amongst many; http://microadvances.com/chemicals1.htm states acrylics have a limited
Re: Spray etcher
2012-08-27 by Tim Gibbs
Hi All, A possible explanation for the acrylic crazing is a combination of using H2O2 and heat. Benzyl peroxide is used as a initiator for the setting reaction
Re: HP P1103W laser printer info?
2012-08-26 by John
Thanks to all with suggestions. I was thinking along the same lines. I did the obvious and checked it out on their Support site. It sounds like it is a
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] HP P1103W laser printer info?
2012-08-26 by Fernando Cassia
... I wonder if the 1103W is related to the hp laserjet 1100 series of printers? (perhaps with the add-on scanner module attached?). because there is one
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] HP P1103W laser printer info?
2012-08-26 by Fernando Cassia
... Hi there. This is my first message to this list. :) I´d suggest you go to www.filestube.com and enter the model number and service manual as search
Re: HP P1103W laser printer info?
2012-08-26 by Chuck Bowling
I m not an expert but I d suggest that you try cleaning it out. Get some compressed air and try to get as much dust out of it as you can. The problem may be as
HP P1103W laser printer info?
2012-08-26 by John
Things were going to good! Any pointers to any tech info for this little printer? It has decided to keep printing the same page until it runs out of paper.
Re: Bag it?
2012-08-25 by John
I have not been successful in finding the HP Number, it was on the paper wrap. It looks like I bought 500 sheets and I remember about $15 ay Office Depot.
Re: Spray etcher
2012-08-25 by cunningfellow
... Is it a problem with peroxide then? Cause I had a commercial acrylic bubble tank that was used for years without problem. Then after switching to CuCl