Re: PCB cutter
2010-06-17 by Chris
I have tried 1/16 thick PCB material on a paper cutter (a good one) and would not recommend it. It will cut it but the amount of force required is high and
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Re: Micromark drill press
2010-06-17 by Chris
I don t agree with the requirement of a 16,000 RPM spindle. I am using a large woodworking drill press set at about 2000 RPM and have no problem at all
Re: Anyone here used www.protoexpress.com
2010-06-17 by Chris
Cool, I too will give it a try then Chris
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: PCB cutter
2010-06-17 by Adam Seychell
... I ve wondered about these paper cutters. Is it possible to apply enough force to cut 1.6mm (0.062 ) material in the middle of the blade ? My guess is this
Re: PCB cutter
2010-06-17 by sailingto
I use a smaller size paper cutter, it works good on .032 and less. For .062 and .050 it does ok , but really need to slide PCB out about middle ways so
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB cutter
2010-06-16 by Simao Cardoso
... I misread the description at first, i didn t realize the so inexpensive materials you used to do this. If there was a competition for who make the best cut
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB cutter
2010-06-16 by Adam Seychell
... Those diamond tile cutting blades are relatively smooth compared to a toothed blade so if your finger happens to brush passed, you ll just loose a layer of
Re: Pizzaz pizza oven for reflow update
2010-06-16 by morarcalin
I think it is this one - http://wallmart.com/ip/Presto-Pizza-Oven/3218 Very interesting ... I may buy one today to see how it works .. Worst case .. may end up
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner with Samsung ML-2510
2010-06-16 by Bob Macklin
I use commercial TT paper. It s not worth messing with trying other stuff. I print my Gerbers on my inkjet then take them with the TT paper to my local Kinko s
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB cutter
2010-06-16 by Bob Macklin
I cut 1/32 boards on a normal paper cutter. I have not tried 1/16 boards. Bob Macklin K5MYJ Seattle, Wa. Real Radios Glow In The Dark ... From: Simao
Re: Micromark drill press
2010-06-16 by sailingto
Both of those are NICE - I d sure like to have one. With 8K RPM they sure would work nice... I expect anyway. I make do with a cheap drill press with 3100
Re: PCB cutter
2010-06-16 by sailingto
That sure works good - Amazing what you can do with the 4 grinder - I think I ve seen those for $20..... Congrats on a job well done. Ken H
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB cutter
2010-06-16 by Simao Cardoso
... The simplicity and efficiency of the guiding and alignment method is impressively ingenious. Nice thing to share! And all the other good words applied to
Toner with Samsung ML-2510
2010-06-16 by Bob
I m eager to get started with several projects I have in mind. First problem to overcome is light printing from my Samsung ML-2510. I ve visited several
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: About holes
2010-06-16 by Derward Myrick
Alessio, I use the chuck that is on the link listed below. This would solve your problem. 4486 Dremel Chuck The Dremel Chuck holds Dremel accessories without
PCB cutter
2010-06-16 by Adam Seychell
Cutting PCB material both easily and accurately has been a challenge for me. I have made a PCB cutter using a angle grinder with diamond disc. After several
Re: Micromark drill press
2010-06-15 by morarcalin
I use this one to drill boards (http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_26702_-1) super cheap but I can say it really works. Just
Re: Etching note
2010-06-15 by garydeal
... The problem with the copper is more likely at the sewage treatment plant, for the same reasons that used photographic fixer (silver ions) is something
Re: Best source for single sided copper clad FR4 for PCBs
2010-06-15 by Andrew
The ebay seller that I have bought from was amt33461. Here is a link: http://stores.ebay.com/pcbdepot No affiliation other than a satisfied customer.
Re: About holes
2010-06-15 by James
... I only use carbide bits, the steel ones wear out way too fast with glass epoxy PCB. The drill press I had was not precise enough so I made my own for
Re: Paper
2010-06-15 by James
... Try different paper until you get one that doesn t do that. I ve found that a few different catalogs are printed on paper that leaves very little residue,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Micromark drill press
2010-06-15 by Leon Heller
... They aren t fast enough. You need at least 16,000 rpm for a PCB drill. Leon -- Leon Heller G1HSM
Re: Best source for single sided copper clad FR4 for PCBs
2010-06-15 by James
... I ve been getting my single sided stuff from Vetco, they have 18 x24 1/16th thick sheets for $12.95. The double sided stuff I got from an ebay seller
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Best source for single sided copper clad FR4 for PCBs
2010-06-15 by Mark Lerman
I usually buy them on eBay.
Micromark drill press
2010-06-15 by Steve
Micromark has their jewelers-quality drill presses on sale. This one is the adjustable speed
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Best source for single sided copper clad FR4 for PCBs
2010-06-15 by Leon Heller
... Mega Electronics. Leon -- Leon Heller G1HSM
Best source for single sided copper clad FR4 for PCBs
2010-06-15 by Frank P
Where do you guys buy your copper clad boards? Thanks. Frank P.
Re: About holes
2010-06-15 by Frank P
Alessio, I think if you change the collet in the dremel to a smaller one (like ones below), it would solve your problem.
Re: Anyone here used www.protoexpress.com
2010-06-15 by buckeyes1997
I have used the NO Touch Sierra Proto service many times for work. We get all of our prototype projects done that way because its cheap and easy to submit
Re: About holes
2010-06-15 by sailingto
I use http://drillcity.stores.yahoo.net/10pacresdril.html for resharpened drill bits - $1 each for various sizes - your choice. DigiKey is on the expensive
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] About holes
2010-06-15 by Bob Macklin
Here is the best Dremel drill press for PCB work:
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] About holes
2010-06-15 by Leon Heller
Mega Electronics sells resharpened tungsten carbide drills in packs of 10 for each size. ESR resells them singly. Leon -- Leon Heller G1HSM
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] About holes
2010-06-15 by Jan Kok
... Where can I see it?
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] About holes
2010-06-15 by Kerry Wentworth
Depends on the distributor and the size. Mouser carries 6 different sizes, priced from $1.10 to $3.21. I pay $1 each for resharps from Electronic Goldmine,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] About holes
2010-06-15 by Jan Kok
See the laptop drill press at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBs/photos/album/1462765707/pic/list There is a description at
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] About holes
2010-06-15 by Harvey White
... New carbide PCB bits from a commercial distributor are ruinously expensive. Shopping for the grab bags can get you resharpened bits, many sizes you don t
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] About holes
2010-06-15 by Harvey White
... Get a drill press attachment for your dremel, use the dremel in it. You are quite correct that the carbide bits are fragile, they cannot be used with
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] About holes
2010-06-15 by Leon Heller
... Use reduced shank drills. Leon -- Leon Heller G1HSM
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] About holes
2010-06-15 by Bob Macklin
Buy carbide PCB drills from DigiKey. They have 1/8 shanks. Try to find a Dremel drill press. Bob Macklin K5MYJ Seattle, Wa. Real Radios Glow In The Dark ...
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] About holes
2010-06-15 by Simao Cardoso
... eBay has it from US. Try dremel chuck . ... Delorie one is a state of art press!
Re: Anyone here used www.protoexpress.com
2010-06-15 by Chris
... Thanks for the response Bruce. I was mostly concerned with the HASL finish spec - thanks for explaining that. I will be hand soldering the board so that
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] About holes
2010-06-15 by Alessio Sangalli
... Surprisingly, I am not able to find this item online in the US. Maybe I should check again tomorrow. ... Which one is the state of the art of dremel
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] About holes
2010-06-15 by Simao Cardoso
... For hss bits you will need a Keyless chuck, like in the proxxon fbs. Or quick change multi chuck in dremel words. Try to find and replace the chuck.
About holes
2010-06-15 by Alessio Sangalli
Hi, I think I am becoming good at making holes even for vias and of course for through-hole components. I can make tiny holes, the results are very
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Paper
2010-06-15 by Alessio Sangalli
... I ve even etched a love PCB for my wife tonight, she was so happy :) And I did not have to painfully clean the board from all paper... just roughly removed
Re: Paper
2010-06-15 by sailingto
Congrats on a job well done - isn t it a good feeling when a board turns out good? As many as I ve etched, it still gives me a warm glow to see a fresh etched
Re: Etching note
2010-06-15 by sailingto
... Hmmmm, a 1/3 billion metric tons of copper is in the oceans? Does that take into account the 3 oz of etching solution I dumped this week? Seriously - I do
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Anyone here used www.protoexpress.com
2010-06-14 by Bruce Parham
... Hi Chris, Most of the low priced board services I ve seen limit line width and gaps to 7 to 10 mils and the minimum drill size to a 12 to 15 mil range with
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Etching note
2010-06-14 by Dale J. Chatham
Each to their own and I d never asign any morality factor in such a thing. For me, a little Drano, a coffee filter and it won t wind up in the ocean :) Hey,
Re: Anyone here used www.protoexpress.com
2010-06-14 by Chris
... Bruce, I do not know what those specs mean, can you explain? I have a number of surface mount parts going on this board. I have had good success soldering