Re: DLP Update
2010-05-21 by sailingto
... In your post was written very clearly: posted in the files section of the group - I need to learn to read carefully!! Thank you, Ken H
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Micro-Mark Pro-Etch System
2010-05-21 by Ronald
I m looking at different methods of etching boards and I seen this in their catalog. Prior to purchasing any system, I would like to read their instructions to
Carbon Black / Adam Seychell / THRU HOLE
2010-05-21 by Athar Kaludi
Hello All Adam reading your PDF for Carbon Black hole - On page 1 Step 12 says Microetch in non chloride etching solution. Timing is not written there. ? Can
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DLP Update
2010-05-21 by Mark Lerman
The full mod description in the Homebrfew_pcbs file section in the Direct Laser Printing folder as a pdf.
Re: DLP Update
2010-05-21 by sailingto
Mark, that is VERY impressive PCB photo you just posted - running two traces between pads is neat - I have done it, but normally like to stay with only a
[Homebrew_PCBs] DLP Update
2010-05-21 by Mark Lerman
The new greatly simplified controller works. It will also enable experimenting with ds boards. Here is a link to a panel I just made of 4 of the new mcu
Re: Free PCB Progrtam
2010-05-21 by drmail377
This product has the smell of death about it. The Videos page is empty. The User forum is full of nothing but spam. The Yahoo Group is locked tight and the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: This laminator any good
2010-05-21 by Harvey White
... While pulsar may think that this works in one pass, a similar GBC laminator (Pulsar says that any GBC is fine) may require more than one pass.
Re: This laminator any good
2010-05-21 by sailingto
... Where did you find them for $10 each? The one shown is only a single heat model, which I think is about the same as the high setting on the dual heat
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] This laminator any good
2010-05-21 by Roger Blair
I bought two at 9.95 ea. For spare parts for my 69.00 model several months back. This model is a single temperature unit, as opposed to my Pulsar recommended
Re: This laminator any good
2010-05-20 by Richard
Pulsar recomends this laminator for it s heat transfer products: http://www.pulsarprofx.com/PCBfx/main_site/pages/direct_etch/index.html We solved this
Re: This laminator any good
2010-05-20 by acidblue
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Re: This laminator any good
2010-05-20 by acidblue
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This laminator any good
2010-05-20 by acidblue
Found this on net kinda by accident. It s $14.50 but want to make it s the right one. Didn t see the model # in the database, just GBC 9 creative.
Re: Flip n' Print ? (concept proposal for development)
2010-05-20 by Richard
The Epson printer was chosen just for this reason. Its printer head technology is the same Pizo type used in the commercial conductive ink jetables.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Flip n' Print ? (concept proposal for development)
2010-05-20 by Henry Liu
But can you eject the conductive ink with your $120 printer? Have you tried anything exotic besides inkjet inks? Will they even sell you the conductive ink
Re: Flip n' Print ? (concept proposal for development)
2010-05-20 by Richard
NOOOOOO! ... the mod printer is cheap! $ 120.00 Heres the mod I did: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Inkjet_PCB_Construction/photos/album/0/list
Re: Flip n' Print ? (concept proposal for development)
2010-05-20 by Richard
Henry, How long would it take you to make a 1 1/4 x 3/4 with two 64 pin QFN IC s and aproximtyly 25-30 descrete 0402 SMS and a 4 layer PCB , then solder them
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Flip n' Print ? (concept proposal for development)
2010-05-20 by Henry Liu
Those machines look expensive. Certainly a lot more expensive than sending it out to a pcb house. If you are able to buy some ink and eject it out of a cheap
Re: Flip n' Print ? (concept proposal for development)
2010-05-20 by Richard
Hi Henry! Look here for the conductive inks: http://www.novacentrix.com/
Re: Flip n' Print ? (concept proposal for development)
2010-05-20 by Richard
Hi James! ...but if I were trying to make something so complex I d have a batch of boards made... Well, the idea here is to develop Homebrew solutions to
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Flip n' Print ? (concept proposal for development)
2010-05-20 by Henry Liu
I don t see the advantage of the flipping. If you can print layers of conductive ink and non conductive ink then you can just make a multilayer pcb and place
Re: Flip n' Print ? (concept proposal for development)
2010-05-20 by Richard
Hi James! ....difficulty getting all the components lined up at exactly the same height.... You lost me here ... all the SMD s lay in flat down against the
Re: Flip n' Print ? (concept proposal for development)
2010-05-20 by James
I think you would have difficulty getting all the components lined up at exactly the same height and making reliable connections. It would be interesting to
Re: Flip n' Print ? (concept proposal for development)
2010-05-20 by Richard
Addendum To Flip n Print? Other options: Flip n Autocatalytic method Pick and place all SMD s and pot assembly. Inkjet liquid palladium for your desired
Flip n' Print ? (concept proposal for development)
2010-05-20 by Richard
Hello Homebrew Printed Circuit Group! I have successfully modded my Epson Artisan 50 printer Epson Printer Mod
Re: Old GL FeCl -very slow etching copper
2010-05-20 by sailingto
I have purchased from that seller in the past - decent boards. I found better prices from this guy: http://stores.ebay.com/PCB-Laminates-Copper-Clad?_rdc=1
Re: Old GL FeCl -very slow etching copper
2010-05-20 by Andrew
James, are you in the US? If so, check out this ebay seller: http://myworld.ebay.com/amt33461/ No affiliation other than a satisfied customer.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Free PCB Progrtam
2010-05-20 by Derward Myrick
James, I know about KiCad and several others, I sent this as it was just released on 5-12-10 and some on the list may not have received this info. Derward
Re: Free PCB Progrtam
2010-05-19 by James
... I haven t had a single problem with a corrupted download since the days of using a 1200bps modem back before there was error checking and correction. All
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Free PCB Progrtam
2010-05-19 by Jim Tonne
I just downloaded and installed it but at over 25 megabytes there is plenty of room for corruption in the transmission ! Clicking on the icon to start it
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Free PCB Progrtam
2010-05-19 by Harvey & Betty McRae
I tried downloading this program. After the initial download, when I was to choose the second RUN command, I got the message the files are corrupt, choose
JCUT-3030
2010-05-19 by Ivan Peterson
Hi Peter, I haven’t used the machine for which you collect opinions, but from the links, I can say it has some strong disadvantages: - There is no depth
Re: Old GL FeCl -very slow etching copper
2010-05-19 by James
... Heh I have the opposite problem. I have mostly single sided stock but it s more and more often that I d like to do a double sided board! Vetco has 20 x24
Re: Old GL FeCl -very slow etching copper
2010-05-19 by James
... I could probably benefit from more air and finer bubbles. I do have a bubbler set up in my tank but the bubbles are a bit large and I have trouble getting
Re: Free PCB Progrtam
2010-05-19 by James
... Or there s KiCad which is also completely free and has no crippling whatsoever.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Old GL FeCl -very slow etching copper
2010-05-19 by Stefan Trethan
In case you don t know it already, check out this page by Adam Seychell: It does not
Free PCB Progrtam
2010-05-19 by Derward Myrick
I just received the message below. I am sending it to the group if anyone wants to check it out. Derward KD5WWI I am pleased to announce the release of
Re: Old GL FeCl -very slow etching copper
2010-05-19 by Frank P
James, I believe you need to introduce oxygen into the etchant (air bubbles) to increase the effectiveness of the etching process. If you look at some of the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Single sided PCB ?
2010-05-19 by Leon Heller
... The Pulsonix autorouter (it s actually Electra) is very good, but I wouldn t use it on single-sided boards. If I did, I d route them as double-sided with
Re: Old GL FeCl -very slow etching copper
2010-05-19 by Ben L
... I have never really timed it to say for sure. Depends on how regentated it is and if I did a copper pour that reduces the area that needs to etch. I
Re: Single sided PCB ?
2010-05-19 by James
... I have *never* got acceptable results from autorouting with any PCB software I ve tried. I m not sure if I m just not knowledgeable enough to do it right
Re: Old GL FeCl -very slow etching copper
2010-05-19 by James
... How long does it usually take? I found that mine took ~15 minutes to etch at room temp, while I m used to etching in 3-4 minutes. Longer etching times
Re: Old GL FeCl -very slow etching copper
2010-05-19 by James
... I mixed mine in my etchant tank which I constructed out of 3/16 plexiglass solvent welded together, but I ve seen people use the narrow rectangular
Msg from the Moderator Re: microcontrollers for a beginner
2010-05-18 by alienrelics
No problem. Steve Greenfield
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Msg from the Moderator Re: microcontrollers for a beginner
2010-05-18 by Cristian
OK, right, sorry. Cristian ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Msg from the Moderator Re: microcontrollers for a beginner
2010-05-18 by alienrelics
This thread needs to move to Electronics_101 as it has clearly become a general electronics/microcontroller thread. Steve Greenfield your friendly neighborhood
microcontrollers for a beginner
2010-05-18 by Cristian
... I m using FlowCode 4 for PIC from MatrixMultimedia. It is good for the beginner. Google for PicAxe too. They can be programmed directly from the serial
microcontrollers for a beginner
2010-05-18 by Cristian
... I m using FlowCode 4 for PIC from MatrixMultimedia. It is good for the beginner. Google for PicAxe too. They can be programmed directly from the serial
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] microcontrollers for a beginner
2010-05-18 by Paul Mateer
PICs / Basic Stamp: Check out http://www.parallax.com/ Atmels: http://www.smileymicros.com/ ... -- Paul Mateer, AA9GG Elan Engineering Corp. www.elanengr.com