Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] doubling up .032" PCB
2011-06-07 by Andrew Hakman
I did this once to make a double sided board. I etched both sides on separate thin board (but I m not exactly sure of the board thickness), then glued the 2
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] doubling up .032" PCB
2011-06-07 by Peter Harrison
... I was thinking of having a go at this. Assuming I could do both boards (for double sided) with the same accuracy, I intended to etch both then drill one.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] doubling up .032" PCB
2011-06-07 by DJ Delorie
You want 3M double-sided film, er, # 7935 laminating adhesive. However, this results in boards that are *more* flexible, not less. Epoxy is better, but you
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] test
2011-06-07 by Derward Myrick
My comm line was cut by a construction crew and it took over a week to get it back up. By then all my emails were bouncing and most groups droped me. I was
Re: doubling up .032" PCB
2011-06-07 by Andrew
DJ Delorie has made a 4-layer board this way. Search on his name on this site -- or maybe he ll chime in.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] test
2011-06-07 by Tim Hills
Feeling a bit testy today? ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] doubling up .032" PCB
2011-06-07 by David Mitchell
I have some of the super-thin 0.01 boards and have been thinking the same thing. My colleague told me they are laminated together for thicker boards, so I
doubling up .032" PCB
2011-06-07 by Chris Kleeschulte
I have been using the thinner .032 PCB blanks for a while now and I have a love/hate relationship with them. pros: * easier to run through my H220 TIA
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Direct Laser Printing: How do you get the toner to stick better?
2011-06-07 by Rob Frohne
Hi Jim, Thanks for the tips. Your wire idea sounds good. We have excellent results fixing the toner by running it through the re-flow oven. Again, thanks! Rob
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] toner xfer issue...
2011-06-07 by Tony Smith
... Moisture in the paper maybe? You d think running it thru the laser would dry it out (I run the paper thru before printing as it can shrink). Tony
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] toner xfer issue...
2011-06-07 by Tony Smith
... They may have gone to uncoated or a lesser quality paper to save money. Might have changed ink formulations too. Older inks used to transfer easily, eg
test
2011-06-06 by Derward Myrick
TEST KD5WWI [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Direct Laser Printing: How do you get the toner to stick better?
2011-06-06 by Jim
Rob, I also use a E260 to directly print to the PCB. I solder a small wire to the blank PCB and connect it to ground. I use a card stock carrier. As the PCB
Direct Laser Printing: How do you get the toner to stick better?
2011-06-06 by Rob Frohne
Hi All, We are using a modified E260, but are having difficulty getting the toner to consistently stick to the board, especially on larger boards with large
GBC H200 Laminator Temperature Control Circuit mods
2011-06-06 by Terry Ilardi
I have a GBC H200 laminator that I have modded with the Pulsar mods. I ve measured the temperatures on mine and determined that at the higher heat setting the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] toner xfer issue...
2011-06-06 by Paul Mateer
I m in Chicagoland. It s the same magazines I ve always used...Elektor and Circuit Cellar. Actually this one was with Circuit Cellar. I wonder if they changed
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] toner xfer issue...
2011-06-06 by Tony Smith
... Probably not clay coated. You want the glossy stuff. Some magazines use better paper, use something like for women s fashion, not the local cattle
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] toner xfer issue...
2011-06-06 by Donald H Locker
More likely a different magazine paper. Have you changed anything in the process otherwise? Donald. -- *Plain Text* email -- it s an accessibility issue ()
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] toner xfer issue...
2011-06-06 by Slavko Kocjancic
... Could be... But I got similar result with too old. I use spam commercials paper from local store. If I use fresh one it was perfect but if same paper
toner xfer issue...
2011-06-06 by AA9GG
Hi, I just got done doing a toner xfer using magazine paper and the ink from the magazine xfered too! I use a plain clothes iron to do it and have made many
.093 copper
2011-06-04 by n6tdt
Can any of you smart folks tell me where one can get a couple of pieces of .093 thick single sided copper clad board? Ideally I would like to fine a couple
Re: Printing large PCB layout for toner transfer on A4 printer
2011-06-03 by Andrew
Mike, did you by chance use a Xerox Phaser color printer? Some of them use wax rather than toner. I don t really know, certainly not from personal experience,
Re: Printing large PCB layout for toner transfer on A4 printer
2011-06-02 by Mike
Careful with the color copies/printers. I tried one here at work, and after 3-4 times through the laminator, it was one large blob, kind of like a Roreschark
Re: Router + Table for V-scoring
2011-06-02 by hotsnausage
... My rememberance of how the LPKF PCB mill works is that it just plunges through the FR4 and then just munches through the cut path with the side of the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Router + Table for V-scoring
2011-06-01 by DJ Delorie
I ve done this, the router bit dulls very quickly, even carbide. I had better results using a cheap plywood blade on my table saw, and regrinding the teeth to
High Quality 2 layer PCB boards
2011-06-01 by Hakon Gudmundsson
Hi. You can get 5 pcs of your 2 layer PCB boards. 5 indentical boards. Any size less than 100x100mm only 54.95$ with shipping ... See
Re: Printing large PCB layout for toner transfer on A4 printer
2011-06-01 by Kevin Urbom
I used some 20 lb glossy paper that I got from a printer.They cut it to size for me. I made the copy on a Sharp color laser printer (real dark green). I
Router + Table for V-scoring
2011-06-01 by Fast Eddie
I m trying to improve on my process for cutting various thicknesses of PCB material and I was wondering if anyone in this group has used a router with a router
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Metal Clad PC Boards
2011-05-31 by Malcolm Parker-Lisberg
You could try preheating the board in a toaster oven, though you may need asbestos fingers.. Malcolm I don t suffer from insanity I enjoy it! ... From:
Metal Clad PC Boards
2011-05-31 by jcdammeyer
Anyone done any work with the MCPCBs? Might the metal core soak so much heat that the toner won t transfer? John
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Printing large PCB layout for toner transfer on A4 printer
2011-05-31 by John Clonts
Just curious, what kind of paper did you use for that? How please were you with the results? Cheers, John ... [Non-text portions of this message have been
Re: Printing large PCB layout for toner transfer on A4 printer
2011-05-31 by Kevin Urbom
Try printing your design to an adobe pdf file and then have the pdf printed out on one of the kinko s copier/printers. I just got done doing 40 11 x17
Making and testing an I2C board
2011-05-29 by Tom Biery
I posted some YOUTUBE video of my new I2C board for use with my 18F14K50_PMOSFET board. I demonstrate the use of the PiC Kit Serial Analyzer Testing my I2C
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Printing large PCB layout for toner transfer on A4 printer
2011-05-28 by Leon Heller
... I vaguely remember doing that some years ago. It worked quite well. Leon -- Leon Heller G1HSM
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Printing large PCB layout for toner transfer on A4 printer
2011-05-28 by Andrew Leech
... What kind of pitch track work are we talking about? I d think it shouldn t be too hard to print it in a couple of panels, with some alignment marks in
Printing large PCB layout for toner transfer on A4 printer
2011-05-27 by David C. Partridge
OK I m up against it here. I have a PCB design that is well over 14 long, and the drivers for my HP 4050 refuse to accept any custom paper size over 14 long
Re: Newbie
2011-05-24 by Fast Eddie
It s hard to describe the residue left behind, not exactly oily or slippery in that sense, waxy might be a better term, but I ve noticed that the image on the
Cheap 2 layer prototype PCB boards 29.95$
2011-05-24 by Hakon Gudmundsson
Hi. If you are looking for cheap pcb boards, try: www.h-instruments.com 5pcs 2 layer boards max size 50x50mm price only 29.95$ with free shipping! 100x100mm
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Newbie
2011-05-23 by David Mitchell
Interesting! I would have thought the oily residue would interfere with the process. I ve never had any luck myself using an iron to do the transfer, but I
Re: Newbie
2011-05-23 by James Newton
... Nice write up! Thanks for sharing that...
Re: Newbie
2011-05-21 by Fast Eddie
The process I am using is a little involved but I m getting great results. Following someone else s recommendation this list, I use a product called CitraSolv
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] other kinds of "catalogue" paper
2011-05-21 by Rodney Jackson
Thank you Andrew, I will do a bit of Googling and see what I can find. Regards, Rod ... From: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Newbie
2011-05-21 by Rodney Jackson
Hello Miles, thank you for your input. As you probably guessed, I am an old Newbie.... Good to see all the helpful advice from others that have perfected
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] other kinds of "catalogue" paper
2011-05-21 by Andrew Hakman
Another good option is to get a used commercial laser printer. Usually they can be had for $60 or less, and they re built like tanks. Laserjet 4, or anything
Re: Newbie
2011-05-21 by mmccoo
That s right. It ll be pretty obvious when you open the package. looks and feels just like magazine paper only without the stuff printed on it. I originally
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Newbie
2011-05-20 by John Clonts
Are you talking about something like this: http://www.officemax.com/office-supplies/paper/inkjet-paper/product-ARS21817 ... [Non-text portions of this message
Re: Newbie
2011-05-20 by mmccoo
Presentation paper is what I use. I think of it was blank magazine paper. Magazine paper works well for me too, but using the blank stuff makes it a bit easier
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] other kinds of "catalogue" paper
2011-05-20 by Rodney Jackson
Just the usual thing ....like will it do the job on laser paper backed with either paper or cardboard to give it some grip. That kind of thing. Anyhow, John,
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] other kinds of "catalogue" paper
2011-05-20 by Rodney Jackson
Thanks John, I have sent off a query to HP regarding this printer. The current new price is about $179 We will see what they suggest. Kind regards, Rod ...
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] other kinds of "catalogue" paper
2011-05-20 by John Clonts
Just curious, what sort of question are you putting to HP about it? Also, I was thinking that the street price is around $100. Cheers, John On Fri, May 20,