Re: Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-11 by sheldon_mp_cooper
I ve used them, too, and highly recommend them. They sent me 12 boards rather than 10, I guess as a bonus. With their standard and very cheap processing, they
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Panelize?
2012-02-11 by H. Carl Ott
... I guess a line of holes to snap apart boards. Some of these restrictions (panalize) are there to keep you from trying to get over on them and get
Re: Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-11 by Leslie H Schwartz
Respectfully to anyone who differs but I have found the program Diptrace to be easy to use and far more so than anything else I have tried including Kicad,
Re: Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-11 by alex4459jopiklal44
... yes I use a small licenced eagle, its the lite version. and its that one that cost a bit money.. 69 us could be the price I payed. it is the same as the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Panelize?
2012-02-11 by David Mitchell
probably like using drill holes like perforations you can snap apart.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Panelize?
2012-02-11 by Steve
Thanks several of you for those explanations of panelize. Very helpful. Allow me to push my luck with two more newbie questions. The itead studio web site
PCB EDM
2012-02-11 by Reginald Beardsley
Hi, google turned up a discussion here and in EDMHomebuilders about EDM fabrication of PCBs 6-7 years ago, but surprisingly little else. I m particularly
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-11 by Stefan Trethan
I ve used Target for several years some time ago. It s fine for reasonably simple stuff, comparable to Eagle in functionality but with a much more intuitive
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-11 by Leon Heller
... Only for small, non-commercial, boards. Leon -- Leon Heller G1HSM
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Panelize?
2012-02-11 by Leon Heller
... They mean that you can t combine different boards on the same order. Leon -- Leon Heller G1HSM
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-11 by Leon Heller
... DesignSpark from RS Components is free, and is much easier to use than Eagle. Leon -- Leon Heller G1HSM
Re: Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-11 by David
Has anyone tried TARGET3001, [from Germany] its free with comprehensive libraries, plenty of user libraries available too, and can import eagle files, its very
Re: Panelize?
2012-02-11 by David
Steve, Benjamin is correct regarding panelizing , unlike expresspcb most will not allow different small PCBs to be grouped together on one large board which
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-11 by Banibrata Dutta
For newbies, I felt that KiCad seemed bit more intimidating, compared to Eagle. Some of the things where I fumbled and struggled (and still doing so), with
Re: Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-11 by dubob4432
Eagle is still free....
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Panelize?
2012-02-11 by Benjamin Blumer
Presumably piecing together a bunch of separate PCB designs into one glued together file to save on setup cost. Sent from my iPad On 2012-02-11, at 12:58 AM,
Panelize?
2012-02-10 by Steve
In the process of looking at the ITead Studio web site, I find the phrase no panelizing on a page describing the company s prototyping service. What is the
Re: Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-10 by tda7000
I have tried both Eagle and KiCAD (and a couple of others) and I personally like KiCAD a lot. Not just because it s free (although that is very nice!) I just
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-10 by Rocko
Kicad is open source and completely free and much better than Eagle. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-10 by MIKE DURKIN
What software do you use? Eagle light is 69$USD ..... Mike KC7NOA To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com From: greusel@sbcglobal.net Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:24:10
Re: Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-10 by AlienRelics
Everyone, please add your links to the folder Commercial PCB Prototypers in the Links section.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-10 by John Greusel
John, I just bought 10- 50x50 mm boards from SeeedStudio.com for $14- and I believe that included postage. John KC9OJV ________________________________
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-10 by Paul Galarneau
You can check Ourpcb in China. I have used them many times. Very good results... ... From: Electroniclab66 To:
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-10 by Leon Heller
... ITead Studio is very cheap - 10 off 5 cm x 5 cm for under $10. They typically make them in about three days, but standard postage takes about two weeks
Cheap prototype PCB boards
2012-02-10 by Electroniclab66
Hi Does someone here know of a very cheap PCB board producer? Sometimes I need more than 1 pcs and then it is much work to make the board self. I have used
Re: Toner transfer paper type
2012-02-09 by sheldon_mp_cooper
I strongly encourage everyone who has found a great TT paper to enter details about it into this forum s database if they haven t already done so in order to
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCb
2012-02-09 by Donald H Locker
For actually making the Printed Circuit Board (PCB), I would suggest reading previous posts in this group. It might help us help you if we know more about
PCb
2012-02-09 by yousufsaleem54
plz any body of your will teach me how to make pcb board plz help me
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Toner transfer paper type
2012-02-08 by Nebojša Zdravković
I was recently blessed with fantastic cheap glossy photo paper, which peels off without soaking into water, leaving the toner and plastification layer on top
Re: Toner transfer paper type
2012-02-07 by sheldon_mp_cooper
I ve had plenty of label backings over time, but never tried it with TT because I was afraid of gumming up my printer. As far as label backings being much
Re: Kimoto KIMOTECT
2012-02-07 by twb8899
... I never used this Kimoto product but did use similar films in the past. This type of film is applied with a laminator the the actual film negative or
Kimoto KIMOTECT
2012-02-07 by Robert
anybody know anything about this stuff? http://www.kimoto.co.jp/english/products/kimotect.html Robert
Re: Toner transfer paper type
2012-02-06 by James Newton
I would be very interested in some further documentation of your technique. A few pictures of the steps would be invaluable. -- James newton at mass mind dot
Re: Photoresists
2012-02-06 by Robert
Good to know, Thanks! I read something about Shipley s being aquired by a chemical, paint and coatings company, Rohm and Haas. Robert
Re: Photoresists
2012-02-05 by designer_craig
Robert, I used Shipley s AZ111 for years it was a pos resist that develped in NaC03 solution. I would spin coat double sided boards with the stuff up to about
DIY Photomask Aligner
2012-02-05 by Robert
thinking of all the possibilities, I know, the optics, X Y stage, UV (or other exposure method) controls, etc. that make up what looks very complex at first
"Anyone with a laser printer can now make microfluidic chips."
2012-02-05 by Robert
http://pubs.acs.org/cen/news/85/i49/8549news2.html Very... interesting, that a childrens toy was used in place of expensive wafer alignment/projection
Photoresists
2012-02-05 by Robert
has anyone tried AZ Electronic Materials photoresists? I found their website with some genereal information about some different products they offer, mainly to
Re: Proxxon 38128 drill press -- collets for small bits?
2012-02-04 by Ray
I use these guys for my drill bits. Less than $1 each. I use a dremel tool in the dremel stand running at about 10K. It is extremely rare for me to break a bit
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Toner transfer paper type
2012-02-04 by Donald H Locker
Thanks, Big. Perhaps on my next project I ll try the HP paper. Donald. -- *Plain Text* email -- it s an accessibility issue () no proprietary attachments; no
Re: Toner transfer paper type
2012-02-04 by bigbazinga
Exactly the opposite experience here. I had generally good experiences with magazine covers, sometimes perfect with the paper just floating off the board, but
Re: Toner transfer paper type
2012-02-04 by Terry
So, if I understand your instructions, you peel the actual paper label off and use the waxy side of the backing for the TT? I don t understand where you are
Re: Toner transfer paper type
2012-02-04 by rlspell2000
Laser printer shipping label paper, the waxy backing, makes PERFECT TT paper. Same temp and pressure profile. Pull all the paper left on the backing away
Re: Need example Gerber files for developing GerberView app for Mac
2012-02-04 by Kaelin Colclasure
I ve gotten a few submissions so far, and right out of the gate have found substantial variations in how even the most basic Gerber specs are interpreted by
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Proxxon 38128 drill press -- collets for small bits?
2012-02-04 by Leon Heller
... I use these resharpened ones: http://www.megauk.com/carbide_drill_bits.php Leon -- Leon Heller G1HSM
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Proxxon 38128 drill press -- collets for small bits?
2012-02-04 by Leon Heller
... Use reduced-shank drills. Leon -- Leon Heller G1HSM
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Proxxon 38128 drill press -- collets for small bits?
2012-02-04 by Stefan Trethan
The constant diameter bits are usually HSS, you can use them with the jacobs chuck with no problem. They bend much more before breaking but don t stand up well
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Proxxon 38128 drill press -- collets for small bits?
2012-02-04 by Harvey White
... I have a proxxon tool, the 120 volt model. It has less runout than a dremel (and I ve tried at least two of them). The main thing that bothers these
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Proxxon 38128 drill press -- collets for small bits?
2012-02-04 by Steve
Thanks for the advice guys. I ve seen the bits with the 1/8in shanks and my first thought was to not use them because they cost 2 or 3 times more than the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Proxxon 38128 drill press -- collets for small bits?
2012-02-04 by Branko Badrljica
... This is not AFAIK meant for PCB work. It s for general-purpose work. I use drill stand MB 140/S (NO 28606) + IB/E drill/grinder ( NO 28481). Drill stand