Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Other laminators for 0.062in material?
2009-06-09 by michael tenore
To get a GBC H535 for a reasonable price you must keep an eye on eBay and Craigs list! I got my unit for $95 including shipping,By being patient! When I
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Other laminators for 0.062in material?
2009-06-09 by Steve
Previous postings indicated the GBC H535 Laminator is satisfactory for .062 inch material, but the price is in the hundreds of dollars. Anyone know of a less
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: $24.95 GBC Laminator
2009-06-09 by Ed Smith
I did toner transfer with the GBC Personal laminator using temp control set at 360F and with two passes and .061 material. It is marginal because I had a small
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: $24.95 GBC Laminator
2009-06-09 by Myc Holmes
One way to get around the popping issue is to slightly bevel the edge of the pcb and feed the pcb into the laminator at an angle. Works for me. Of course ,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] gluing boards together
2009-06-09 by DJ Delorie
I bought a pack of 3M double sided tape sheets, and just tape them together. The board remains flexible, which is kinda weird, but it works.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: $24.95 GBC Laminator
2009-06-09 by Steve
Thanks Ken and DJ for clearing that up for me. Most of what I do is with 0.062 material, so it sounds like I need to consider other models of laminators. Steve
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] gluing boards together
2009-06-09 by Stefan Trethan
Using epoxy will be the best thing. A heated press would be ideal, but i suppose for homebrew boards unheated will do. The 5 minute epoxy is not as tough as
gluing boards together
2009-06-09 by Harvey White
I ve been making boards with toner transfer for a while, double sided, and found the most successful method for me is to do one side, then the other,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DIY conductive vias ?
2009-06-09 by DJ Delorie
... Are we reading the same page? They don t describe their plating process at all on that page, just that they plate the vias before filling, then plate over
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DIY conductive vias ?
2009-06-09 by leon Heller
... From: DJ Delorie To: Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 3:09 PM Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DIY
Re: $24.95 GBC Laminator
2009-06-09 by sailingto
... DJ, you are correct - the spring on the motor side of my laminator does NOT allow the roller to open up. I just pulled the cover off to check - .062 board
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DIY conductive vias ?
2009-06-09 by DJ Delorie
... Even they say they electroplate the vias first, though.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DIY conductive vias ?
2009-06-09 by leon Heller
... From: a3v03v0 To: Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 1:37 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DIY conductive
Re: DIY conductive vias ?
2009-06-09 by a3v03v0
Board makers use a series of baths to seed the vias and then electroplate metal into them. A few DIY people may do it but the chemicals are expensive and it
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DIY conductive vias ?
2009-06-09 by leon Heller
... From: Daniel Howard Bryant To: Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 12:26 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re:
Re: DIY conductive vias ?
2009-06-09 by Daniel Howard Bryant
Your post got me thinking...what if you could make a putty/paste out of a copper or tin powder? Then squeegee this putty/paste into the holes (or perhaps
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: $24.95 GBC Laminator
2009-06-09 by DJ Delorie
... The one I have, basically, no. The rollers in the non-heatseal one are NOT spring loaded and have trouble with 0.062 boards.
Re: DIY conductive vias ?
2009-06-09 by sailingto
... I would like to try it for vias where there was no need to solder.... sounds like it would work pretty good, but at almost $30 plus shipping..... hmmmm, I
Re: DIY conductive vias ?
2009-06-09 by a3v03v0
The CW2200 pen idea is not mine. Hero999 suggested it over at ElectroTech in this Thread
Re: $24.95 GBC Laminator
2009-06-09 by sailingto
... I have ran some .062 boards thru - it does go thru as the rollers are spring loaded and will open up nicely. It sorta pops a bit as the boards exits the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: $24.95 GBC Laminator
2009-06-09 by Steve
In reviewing recent postings, I did not find an answer to this question: Can this laminator be used for .062in board? Any problems with doing so? Steve K8JQ
Re: DIY conductive vias ?
2009-06-09 by sailingto
Sounds like an interesting approach - I ve also use the copper foil from LaserPCB to putting traces on the bottom side of a board - works pretty darn good -
DIY conductive vias ?
2009-06-09 by a3v03v0
Has anyone tried used a conductive pen such as the ITW Chemtronics CW2200MTP for making vias conductive. Once the via has been treated with the pen it may be
Re: $24.95 GBC Laminator
2009-06-08 by sailingto
... Here s a link:
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: $24.95 GBC Laminator
2009-06-08 by Ed Smith
My laminator came from MyBinding in Hillsboro, OR and was $24.95 and they paid shipping. Will be adding a foot switch now to stop the drive motor when desired.
Re: Help Getting Started
2009-06-08 by WB2LCW
Hi! I will tell you what works well for me! Software= Express PCB---free Paper= HP Presentation paper 130g Q2546--$ 13.95 150-200 sheets Iron= Cheap Dry Iron
Help Getting Started
2009-06-08 by newpcexpress
hi guys new to this network can anyone give me a clue on the cheapest easiest way to get started i used strip board most of the time for building my hobby
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: $24.95 GBC Laminator
2009-06-08 by DJ Delorie
Google for gbc creative 9 laminator There are two models we ve been talking about, the heatseal model and the other one. I have the other one:
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Muriatic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide Fumes
2009-06-08 by DJ Delorie
... The one I got has a plastic fan. As long as the fan is always running while you ve got the containers open, the fumes should be dilute enough to be
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Muriatic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide Fumes
2009-06-08 by DJ Delorie
... It depends on the grade of peroxide. If you re using common 3% drugstore grade, it s add one part acid to two parts peroxide . For stronger peroxide
Re: $24.95 GBC Laminator
2009-06-08 by flightofharmony
... Do you have the link to this? I couldn t find it and nobody s posted the model number. ~flight Seattle, WA
Re: Muriatic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide Fumes
2009-06-08 by perri.anthony
I am using a 2:1 ratio of Hydrogen Peroxide to Muriatic Acid. AP
Re: Muriatic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide Fumes
2009-06-08 by perri.anthony
... Thanks for the comments. Can I get some ideas on how to build this hood? Using a bathroom vent fan sounds like a good idea but aren t the fan blades made
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Muriatic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide Fumes
2009-06-08 by Andres Hernandez
Hello Intersting etching chemicals.... can you tell me what is the proportion between Muriatic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxid. Than you
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] ExpressPCB software mirror image?
2009-06-08 by Malcolm Parker-Lisberg
Save a copy of the board, if it is two sided, under another name. Using the renamed copy, first print only the bottom layer, it comes out reversed for use with
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Muriatic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide Fumes
2009-06-08 by DJ Delorie
... Chlorine gas is toxic. I don t know the LD50 but I don t want to find out the hard way either. I ve got a fume hood and vent, just a simple bathroom vent
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Muriatic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide Fumes
2009-06-08 by Stefan Trethan
The fumes can be reduced a lot by going to CuCl from your HCl H2O2 setup. A lid helps too. I operate a CuCl etcher in a mechanical shop area with tools and
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Muriatic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide Fumes
2009-06-08 by Steve
How much of the fumes can humans tolerate? Are the fumes harmful? Do they damage other stuff they come in contact with? Is it OK to put a lid on the plastic
Re: Muriatic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide Fumes
2009-06-08 by Daniel Howard Bryant
If you plan on making many PCB s, then I would suggest building a small fume hood that your etching tank will reside in. Use an exhaust fan whose flow
Muriatic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide Fumes
2009-06-08 by perri.anthony
Hi all I am etching with Muriatic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide, so far I am happy with the speed and quality of the etch but I am concerned with the fumes. It s
ExpressPCB software mirror image?
2009-06-08 by Steve
Is there a way to use the ExpressPCB software to print a mirror image of the board for toner transfer? I ve looked through the software and its help file
Re: I have some questions on use of photoresist films. This is new procedure for me
2009-06-05 by Barry Demers
... dj.... Thanks for a great response. The included link is fascinating and I do believe I will give this wet approach a try.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] I have some questions on use of photoresist films. This is new procedure for me
2009-06-05 by DJ Delorie
... In a nutshell, yes. ... Laser doesn t block enough UV light to be useful here. Also, you can t really run the film itself through the printer, because
I have some questions on use of photoresist films. This is new procedure for me
2009-06-05 by Barry Demers
Those of you who have used photresist films would you care to comment? I noticed different application methods, self adhesive and laminate. I assume that in
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB's with Mega JetStar film
2009-06-04 by DJ Delorie
I ve tested JetStar premium, JetStar regular, and SilkJet film with my Epson, and they all act about the same. Note that the epson print program I linked to
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB's with Mega JetStar film
2009-06-04 by leon Heller
... From: lb3hc To: Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 8:59 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB s with Mega JetStar
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB's with Mega JetStar film
2009-06-04 by Philip Pemberton
... I ve been using the JetStar Premium (my inkjet printer uses both pigment and dye type black ink, and I m not sure what rules it uses to decide which
PCB's with Mega JetStar film
2009-06-04 by lb3hc
Hi. I finally got some time to test the JetStar film from Mega Electronics. I can just say: this works! The sticky surface that attaches and fixes the ink to
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Homemade Schmartboard ridges
2009-06-04 by Mark Lerman
... I ve been making a lot of boards with qfn parts, which I find very hard to place by hand. What I ve been doing is taking a piece of thin (20 mil) fr4 and
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: The return of the Homebrew-PCBs Wiki
2009-06-04 by Simao Cardoso
Late reply, but: I am new to the list, but before joining i spent hundreds of hours searching for things already answered here. The list as the best people but