Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Chuck Kelsey
Give some examples of what you guys believe to be good pad sizes for various applications. Thanks, Chuck WB2EDV ... From: Stefan Trethan
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Stefan Trethan
It s not just an issue with toner transfer. Most PCB packages come with component libraries meant for professionally made PTH boards. The pads are far too
Re: Exposing Photoresist and Some Boards I have built
2008-02-17 by javaguy11111
Are you just emphasizing the difference between sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate or do I have a typo in one of my pages. Damon ... boards
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Myc Holmes
When using the Toner Transfer method, it is helpful to have oversized pads, to prevent liftoff while soldering. I created an entire library of Toner Transfer
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Stefan Trethan
Digikey alone has over 1.3 million components in their online catalog, what are 50,000? What worth are those parts that exist if they are usually unfit for
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Exposing Photoresist and Some Boards I have built
2008-02-17 by Myc Holmes
According to the Arm and Hammer website, Super Washing soda is Sodium Carbonate. This is different than Baking soda -- SodiumBiCarbonate. Myc ... [Non-text
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Leon
... From: coronetman1965 To: Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 7:53 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re:
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Leon
... From: coronetman1965 To: Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 7:28 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re:
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Myc Holmes
Creating your own components (rolling your own) can be an advantage. By creating a different version of a component, with pins in more convenient locations, a
Exposing Photoresist and Some Boards I have built
2008-02-17 by javaguy11111
I have updated my website demonstrating exposing and developing boards using photoresist. The url is
Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by coronetman1965
Like I said in my first post I m new to all of this. Just like roll your own I have know idea what you mean.You act like that everyone should be able to read
GBC H210 laminator for $40 after rebate at Staples this weekend
2008-02-17 by davemac2
For those looking for a laminator for some PCB work, Staples has what appears to be the H210 laminator on sale this President s Day weekend for $40 after an
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Myc Holmes
There are three reasons to roll your own components: 1. Not, all compents are covered in the 50,000. 2. There may be slight differences in the dijensions 3.
Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by coronetman1965
I can t get it in my head why you would want to build components when there are over 50,000 components listed in the libraries. Wayne ... want to?
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Myc Holmes
OOPs that was Mycroft2152 (at) gmail,com Myc ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Myc Holmes
I must have missed the first post about the problems you are having. Would you repost, and I ll try to help. I ve been using Diptrace for a number of years
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Stefan Trethan
Making parts is not some advanced skill, it is like the engine rebuilder not knowing how to use a spanner and asking for the pneumatic ratchet to compensate
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Leon
... From: coronetman1965 To: Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 5:45 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re:
Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by coronetman1965
Leon Thanks for your replies. Wayne
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Leon
... From: coronetman1965 To: Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 5:22 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re:
Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by coronetman1965
Leon Isn t this like if I was an engine builder and you was rebuilding a engine for the first time and you wanted to know where to find a carburator and I
Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Ben
The DipTrace yahoo group. http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/diptr/ Ben
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Stefan Trethan
I agree, the _FIRST_ thing to learn is to make parts, in my opinion. ST
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Leon
... From: coronetman1965 To: Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 4:26 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re:
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Softening solder paste
2008-02-17 by Stefan Trethan
I tried, with no luck at all! Whenever i tried to thin SMD paste it turned into explosive paste ;-) What i mean to say is the components were catapulted right
Softening solder paste
2008-02-17 by Marko Pavlin
Hi! I have following solder paste: http://alphametals.com/products/product.asp?ID=OM-5002 which has expired year ago. It s too hard for printing. Is there any
Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by coronetman1965
Leon I don t understand why you would reply like you did. What didn t you understand about being NEW to all of this. If I don t know how to find it How
Re: DipTrace
2008-02-17 by coronetman1965
Markus Thanks for your reply. Wayne ... what
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Leon
... From: coronetman1965 To: Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2008 10:25 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs]
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] DipTrace
2008-02-17 by Markus Zingg
Wayne, There is a DipTrace e-mail list here on yahoo which is monitored by what apears to be one of the developpers of DipTrace also. I m sure your questions
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: drill bits
2008-02-17 by Myc Holmes
Nice design! You can tell you are an experienced woodworker. Using the flexibilty of the wood as a spring, is simple and elegant. Myc ... [Non-text portions of
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: drill bits
2008-02-17 by Stefan Trethan
Not in FR4. If you use HSS in FR4 you drill the first 10 holes, and you just friction melt them from that point on with a rounded stick. The hole quality is
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: drill bits
2008-02-17 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 2/17/2008 12:51:03 A.M. Central Standard Time, dyls@alioth.net writes: I ve done hundreds of holes with an 0.8mm HSS bit, they don t seem
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: drill bits
2008-02-17 by Dylan Smith
... I ve done hundreds of holes with an 0.8mm HSS bit, they don t seem to dull _that_ quickly.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: drill bits
2008-02-17 by DJ Delorie
... http://www.delorie.com/pcb/dremel-stand/ The base is oak plywood, not pine. Even so, I ve never had a problem using any type of wood as a backer, as long
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: drill bits
2008-02-17 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 2/16/2008 11:00:05 P.M. Central Standard Time, wb2edv@roadrunner.com writes: Can I simply drill through the glass epoxy into a piece of
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: drill bits
2008-02-17 by Chuck Kelsey
That s kind of what I was wondering. Can I simply drill through the glass epoxy into a piece of soft pine, or is that a no-no??? Chuck WB2EDV ... From: DJ
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: drill bits
2008-02-16 by DJ Delorie
... Since my drill press is wooden, I just fill the hole with wood filler when I m done. The next time I use it, it s hard and I just sand it smooth.
DipTrace
2008-02-16 by coronetman1965
I m new to all of this. I ve been trying to draw a schematic with the free DipTrace software and I seem to be having alot of trouble with fining components
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] drill bits
2008-02-16 by Markus Zingg
Chuck, At the risk of sounding like a broken disc here - try to contact a local board house. They use TONS of carbide drill bits, and they have to replace them
Re: drill bits
2008-02-16 by Ben
... Carbide bits work best in FR-4 material, HSS will dull very fast but will not break as easy as Carbide bits. So depends on material and how much drilling
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: drill bits
2008-02-16 by Mike
Electronic Goldmine has good prices for quantity PC drill bits. http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com ... 73, Mike, K4GMH [Non-text portions of this message
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: drill bits
2008-02-16 by Stefan Trethan
My PCB manufacturer (which i use at work) uses a green material as backing, with a white coating on both sides. The stuff is a bit like MDF, but i don t think
Re: liquid photoresist
2008-02-16 by Ben
... That is correct, guess maybe I should have not cut all the orginally post that I replied too, I was referring to the ACI photoresit. They also have solder
Re: drill bits
2008-02-16 by P
Hi, I use Proxxon speerdrills. I can even drill .6mm without using a drill column.And they re very durable For backingmaterial I use an old piece of PCB or,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] drill bits
2008-02-16 by Dylan Smith
... I just use 0.8mm and 1.0mm HSS bits in a drill press. They seem to last long enough (I ve got hundreds of holes out of the 0.8mm bits) and are often
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: UV laser diode replacing laser diode in a laser printer?
2008-02-16 by Cristian
... Right, this one will work. Let me know where you find the right UV optics. Cristian
Re: UV laser diode replacing laser diode in a laser printer?
2008-02-16 by pork_u_pine2000
... I was planning to use one that I believe comes from a Blu-ray device. I believe that the one used for recording in early CDR s was IR, but I don t know so
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: buying LED's for a exposure box
2008-02-16 by Myc Holmes
Hi Gus, TISATAAFLP LOL! Either you are showing your age or are a Robert Heinlein fan. Regards, Mycroft Holmes ... [Non-text portions of this message have
Re: UV laser diode replacing laser diode in a laser printer?
2008-02-16 by Cristian
... As I know it is IR not UV laser. Cristian [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]