Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Eagle Cad Pricing
2011-02-14 by Bruce Parham
Randy, Give FreePCB a look-see at www.freepcb.com. Bruce
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: help .. last layer stuck on PCB
2011-02-14 by Piers Goodhew
I had some inkjet photo paper which I quite liked (but had to give up on because it was thick and curly). You ended up with a thin layer of plastic still stuck
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: help .. last layer stuck on PCB
2011-02-14 by Paul Mateer
Yup. Works great ... -- Paul Mateer, AA9GG Elan Engineering Corp. www.elanengr.com NAQCC 3123, SKCC 4628, FPQRP 2003 [Non-text portions of this message have
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Eagle Cad Pricing
2011-02-14 by rocko
Unfortunately no. But there is a script that will convert eagle libs to kicad ones. There is an online library of converted eagle libs here:
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Eagle Cad Pricing
2011-02-14 by Jean-Marc Spaggiari
gEDA. Working A1 for me. Packages are available for Ubuntu too. And I don t know for the eagle import... JM
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Eagle Cad Pricing
2011-02-14 by Randy S.
ok .. downloaded it on my USB Drive Ubuntu linux distro.. Can I import any of the sch or brd files from Eagle to this ? Randy ________________________________
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: help .. last layer stuck on PCB
2011-02-14 by Randy S.
The shiny , glossy pages .. ?? I have my ham radio magazines that have some glossy pages inside.. was thinking of trying that .. and I bet it rubs off the
Re: PCB drilling vacuum table ??
2011-02-14 by designer_craig
We got a fairly high end lumber yard here in town and turns out they carry 1/4 MDF for about $21 pre 4x8 sheet. When I get ready I will give that a try. Also
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: help .. last layer stuck on PCB
2011-02-14 by Paul Mateer
I use front and back pages of magazines like Circuit Cellar or Elektor with great success. Not so much for the inside pages, they seem to be to thin. ... --
Re: Eagle Cad Pricing
2011-02-14 by rocko
Kicad http://www.lis.inpg.fr/realise_au_lis/kicad/ No limitations and is completely open source.
Eagle Cad Pricing
2011-02-14 by Randy S.
Am I misreading or do I have to but one of the more expensive versions of EAGLE CAD to do a 4 X 10 board? Might have to lay it out by hand .. or is there other
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: help .. last layer stuck on PCB
2011-02-14 by Randy S.
ok .. thanks .. Will prolly wait for the other paper now .. But that is still good info .. I didnt realize .. Randy - N2CUA ________________________________
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: help .. last layer stuck on PCB
2011-02-14 by Erik Knise
I have HP laser glossy presentation paper. That seems to be the recommendation more than photo paper. Product code Q2546A. ... [Non-text portions of this
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: help .. last layer stuck on PCB
2011-02-14 by Randy S.
aaaaaaahhh Laser glossy ? LOL Didnt know there was such a thing .. lol I used inkjet glossy .. Do I dare guess I should have used laser glossy? *cringe *
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: help .. last layer stuck on PCB
2011-02-14 by Erik Knise
Well everyone has a different setup so there is a fair amount of trial and error that goes on. Make sure to post pictures of your process. Were you using
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: help .. last layer stuck on PCB
2011-02-14 by Randy S.
ok .. well .. tried heating it back up a little .. peeled a trace off .. all FUBAR now .. lol I guess I ll just wait for the other paper to show up. At least I
Re: help .. last layer stuck on PCB
2011-02-14 by Andrew
With the glossy paper I am currently using (don t recall the brand/type, but it may well be HP), I have found that soaking it off doesn t work. However, if I
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] help .. last layer stuck on PCB
2011-02-14 by Randy S.
been soaking for a good hour now .. even tried warm water and soap .. true .. I dont have much to lose by trying .. Randy ________________________________
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] help .. last layer stuck on PCB
2011-02-14 by Erik Knise
Using acetone or alcohol could remove your toner. Have you thought about just etching it with the gloss layer still on there? It may come off during etch.
help .. last layer stuck on PCB
2011-02-14 by Randy S.
I used some glossy HP paper .. Mad copies at the post office and did the iron on thing .. Traces look ok .. But that last layer where the gloss is.. Cant get
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB drilling vacuum table ??
2011-02-14 by Zoran A. Scepanovic
... Hash: SHA1 ... You should be able to find 1/4 MDF, just mask the unused MDF. - -- Best Regards, Zoran A. Šćepanović zastos@gmail.com http://zastos.com
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Why Homebrew?
2011-02-14 by Peter Leybourne
Drilling the holes in pads I find is the easy part. With Sprint-Layout and I probably most other programs, each pad has a slight dimple in the middle where the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Why Homebrew?
2011-02-14 by Piers Goodhew
I m just reiterating what others have said, but my reasons are: 1 - I can get a 1-off board in under an hour. I m not quite as far as NZ, but it s still a long
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Why Homebrew?
2011-02-14 by Tony Smith
... days? And if it s SMD, you can skip most of the drilling which tends to be the hard part (time wise anyway). Make it single-sided and you might be able to
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: PCB drilling vacuum table ??
2011-02-14 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 2/13/2011 8:37:05 P.M. Central Standard Time, cs6061@comcast.net writes: Sealing is not the issue, I want something low cost I can drill
Re: PCB drilling vacuum table ??
2011-02-14 by designer_craig
Sealing is not the issue, I want something low cost I can drill into as the bit comes through the board on the back side. Don t want to drill into my vacuum
Sources for circuits
2011-02-14 by Randy S.
Looking for sources of schematics and layouts of various electronic circuits that can be viewed, etc in Eagle. Can gerber files be imported into Eagle ? Randy
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Eagle CAD Question
2011-02-14 by Randy S.
Played a little more .. also need to leave PADS on .. Looking good though .. thanks for the help ________________________________ From: Harvey White
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Why Homebrew?
2011-02-14 by Eldon Brown
Why Homebrew PCBs? See my project post at: http://wa0uwh.blogspot.com/2011/02/back-to-soldering.html
Re: Dissolvo paper for Toner Transfer
2011-02-13 by leeleduc
The layout software I use has an X and Y adjustable fudge factor to take care of scaling issues. I often place a sheet of tracing paper on top of my transfer
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Dissolvo paper for Toner Transfer
2011-02-13 by Jan Kok
... Note that some printers don t print accurately. For example, my HP LJ1100 prints about 0.5% larger than intended in the direction of paper travel. Maybe
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Eagle CAD Question
2011-02-13 by Randy S.
Ok thanks Harvey. When I tried to print last time it included the devices. I am new to the Eagle software, been going thru the tutorials, but could still be I
Re: liquid etch resist
2011-02-13 by leeleduc
Try this group. Lots of info. http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Inkjet_PCB_Construction/
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Eagle CAD Question
2011-02-13 by Harvey White
... Turn off every layer except the bottom and the board outline. Print that. Eagle prints whatever layers are visible at the time. Remember that the layer is
Re: Dissolvo paper for Toner Transfer
2011-02-13 by leeleduc
Dissolvo is sending me a sample pack of all their paper weights, including the 4-mil coated. I m looking forward to trying them out. I ll post the results. The
Re: Why Homebrew?
2011-02-13 by tda7000
... I do boards myself for several reasons: 1) Like others my main reason is cost - I make so few of them, and usually never repeat any design that it would
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Dissolvo paper for Toner Transfer
2011-02-13 by Jan Kok
... I would think the 3 mil paper would transfer the heat from the laminator faster, and would be less stiff, thus less likely to curl, so the 3 mil paper
liquid etch resist
2011-02-13 by RJ
Where can I buy this and is regular etch resist what folks are using to print on PCB s with using an inkjet printer? What kind of mods do you have to do to the
Eagle CAD Question
2011-02-13 by RJ
How do you print out just the foil side of a PCB using the software. I want to do just a single sided, thru hole board. Thanks.. Randy - N2CUA
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB drilling vacuum table ??
2011-02-13 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 2/13/2011 1:11:52 P.M. Central Standard Time, cs6061@comcast.net writes: Anyone got and good ideas?
PCB drilling vacuum table ??
2011-02-13 by designer_craig
I am about to build a vacuum table to hole down the blank stock when I cnc drill my boards. I am looking some low cost sacrificial material to use between the
Re: Why Homebrew?
2011-02-13 by Kim
Here is my example... One evening I came up with an idea when discussing with my friends.. next day I had the whole thing functional.. including the board. did
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Why Homebrew?
2011-02-13 by Harvey White
... That s nice. ... You obviously don t, otherwise, you would. I can do a 4 x 6 board for about 5 dollars in material or less. Double sided, no plated through
Re: Why Homebrew?
2011-02-13 by Tom Biery
I make alot of mistakes. If I had to have my boards fabed and wait two weeks and pay $50 it would be a nightmare. 1) Because its cheaper and faster 2)
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Why Homebrew?
2011-02-13 by Branko Badrljica
... Dpeneding on the price, your solution might satisfy SOME needs. If you need one good reason for DIY, look no further than the dates on your own
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Why Homebrew?
2011-02-13 by lists
In article , ... 4. Because every one I do is one-off . 5. Because I have little money and DIY is cheaper. -- Stuart Winsor Midland
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Why Homebrew?
2011-02-13 by Howard Chester
... the posts. I design and build electronics, mostly with embedded controllers. I went thru the stage of making my own PCBs way back ... electronic devices
Re: Why Homebrew?
2011-02-13 by Andrew
Vic, You have asked a very legitimate question; no consternation here -- even though I do roll my own and plan to continue to do so. Here s why: 1) Your last
Re: Why Homebrew?
2011-02-13 by Ingo
Maybe I can give you an additional impression. As already said, one thin is hobby, and people just like do do something by themselves. But there really is
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Why Homebrew?
2011-02-13 by Tom Biery
1) Because its cheaper and faster 2) Because I want too. 3) Because I can get almost results and prototypes 4) Why not?