Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Thermal Transfer Printer
2007-01-22 by Lez
... I had one years ago back in my amiga days, wish I still had it! It had silly plastic ribbons coated with wax, would have been ideal, and I did print onto
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Re: cutting boards - methods?
2007-01-22 by lcdpublishing
It too (Carbide tipped) will dull quickly - not sure why as carbide drills hold up so well. But I can assure you, I have tried and it s not a good option.
Re: cutting boards - methods?
2007-01-22 by pcb.easy
... for ... for a ... the cost ... and cut ... clean ... sawing ... to pay ... boards ... David, I have been making PCB at home now for some time. I usually
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Direct Printing
2007-01-22 by Martin Klingensmith
Are you doing this, James? I m seriously considering it. -- Martin K
Re: Direct Printing
2007-01-22 by James Newton
... with ... http://techref.massmind.org/techref/pcb/etch/directinkjetresist.htm is just about everything known. If I ve missed something on that page, please
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] cutting boards - methods?
2007-01-22 by DJ Delorie
I use a Dewalt scroll saw with #2 or #0/2 blades. The thin blades cut quickly, and with plywood shims I can use three different parts of the blade before
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Using Free catalogs as TT (uk)
2007-01-21 by Stefan Trethan
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 23:23:03 +0100, David McNab ... Have you tried foam rubber? I found that makes it childsplay. Just take a piece, and
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Using Free catalogs as TT (uk)
2007-01-21 by David McNab
... Same problem as the gloss inkjet paper - you re into scrub n rub hell. For me, the worst part of scrub n rub is getting the paper out of the pad holes, and
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Using Laser Label as TT paper
2007-01-21 by David McNab
... It s an Ibico PL-260 LSI. Passes 1.6mm (0.064 ) boards through just fine, even with carrier card thickening it to 2.1mm (0.0826 ). It s an old-style
Re: Using Laser Label as TT paper
2007-01-21 by mycroft2152
... Search results: Message 3219, Nov 20, 2003: Last week, I picked up a small laminator at Odd Lots for $12.99, to see if it would work. Unfortunately, it
Re: Using Laser Label as TT paper
2007-01-21 by niponcio
... Hey David, what brand and model of laminator do u have, Im trying to pass .064 boards. Thnx
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: H2O2 in the UK
2007-01-21 by Leslie Newell
Last time I got some, I was told by the shop owner that the strongest they are allowed to sell these days is 17%. Les
Looking for the instructions to to modify the GBC laminator
2007-01-21 by niponcio
Hi, does anybody has the instructions on how to modify the GBC laminator published some time ago by PULSAR, I looked in their site and they are gone. Thnx for
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: cutting boards - methods?
2007-01-21 by Stefan Trethan
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 20:59:35 +0100, Phil Mattison ... Sharpen it? Has anyone tried a circular saw blade with carbide tips? The small one i
Re: cutting boards - methods?
2007-01-21 by Phil Mattison
I ve used a small (4 ) composition metal-cutting blade for a zip router. It makes a nice clean cut with a small kerf (about 0.05 ) but you need to do it
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Using Laser Label as TT paper
2007-01-21 by David McNab
... I ve got my HP2550L Color Laserjet set to 75-105gsm gloss card - the paper goes through slowly, prints hot, and spits out with impeccable reproduction.
Re: Using Laser Label as TT paper
2007-01-21 by Steve
... Now this is where a Wiki can be a -very- good thing, as the laser label backing trick is quite old but rarely gets mentioned. Steve Greenfield
Re: Direct Printing
2007-01-21 by Steve
I know he asked about TT too, but please try to keep the subjects separate. Steve Greenfield ... with ... job of
Re: Using Laser Label as TT paper
2007-01-21 by niponcio
Just some comments and answers: David: Im very glad this paper works for you, I started using this when photo paper was non existent or very expensive (lot of
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: H2O2 in the UK
2007-01-21 by Stefan Trethan
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 17:17:05 +0100, mycroft2152 ... I think you can freeze concentrate it without too much trouble. Those interested
Re: H2O2 in the UK
2007-01-21 by mycroft2152
I always liked the post where the pcb maker was going to distill the H2O2 to make it stronger. ;) Myc ... etching ... some
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB how to ? for India
2007-01-21 by Stig Ankjær Pedersen
Hi Kashyap I just checked and it seems that you have a local RS-components in india. www.rsindia.com. They should be able to supply you with anything you need
Re: cutting boards - methods?
2007-01-21 by Barry Hitchen
- I have been using a 6 bench mounted guillotine for the past 3 years and would not go back to any of the other methods. Barry G1VZW ... for ... for a ...
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: H2O2 in the UK
2007-01-21 by Stefan Trethan
... Well, it makes PE bottles brittle from the inside. I store it in glass now. Should be very clean though. There are special caps with safety pressure
Re: H2O2 in the UK
2007-01-21 by Len Warner
... Moral: remember to ask for a discount on quantity ;-) ... On Friday last I went into our local chemists and checked with the pharmacist whether she stocked
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] cutting boards - methods?
2007-01-21 by Martin Klingensmith
I score either side of the board with a razor knife and snap it on the edge of a table. This works fine for larger boards where you don t mind if it s off by a
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] cutting boards - methods?
2007-01-21 by Neil Baylis
What about buying the PCB material already cut to size? I just bought a bunch of blank boards from Mouser, 3 x 5 inches. They have a bunch of other sizes as
Using Free catalogs as TT (uk)
2007-01-21 by Lez
I think for us uk ers trying different papers, we should possibly look at the free catalogs that certain high street stores produce I tried the weekly asda
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: H2O2 in the UK
2007-01-21 by Lez
I ve given up now on the fecl alternatives, will be having a drive to maplins this week to buy some more, at least when its tired you can use it to dye denim a
Thermal Transfer Printer
2007-01-21 by stig_a_pedersen
Hi Guys I m new to this group so please bear with me if this question has already been up. (i can t seem to find it anyways) Has anyone ever done experiments
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Using Laser Label as TT paper
2007-01-21 by Stefan Trethan
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 05:04:23 +0100, David McNab ... Have you tried etching too? Strangely with silicone paper i get through etching .
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Webcam Tele-macro Lens Project
2007-01-21 by Stefan Trethan
... One thing to consider though is color quality. I thought about using LEDs, and was shocked how bad the colors looked when trying a LED flashlight for
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: H2O2 in the UK
2007-01-21 by Stefan Trethan
... Probably thought it would go well with the raisins, but we are getting off topic. ST
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] cutting boards - methods?
2007-01-21 by Stefan Trethan
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:38:07 +0100, David McNab ... Also, you get glass fiber dust into the machine, which i m sure makes a great
Re: Using Laser Label as TT paper
2007-01-21 by mycroft2152
There s an old saying, Everything old is new again! It fun to watch the new members rediscover old techniques like using the laser label backing paper.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: H2O2 in the UK
2007-01-21 by Stefan Trethan
On Sun, 21 Jan 2007 11:39:07 +0100, mycroft2152 ... Yes, but the added water would grow your etchant too much. I think for CuCl you
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: H2O2 in the UK
2007-01-21 by Leon
... From: bobysgotguns To: Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 9:42 AM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: H2O2 in the UK
Re: H2O2 in the UK
2007-01-21 by mycroft2152
... I wouldn t worry too much about H2O2 availibility. The pcb makers are a very small minority, then the authorities start setting the availibilty rules, they
PCB how to ? for India
2007-01-21 by Kashyap Deepak
Dear Friends, I am trying to setup a small prototyping facility for testing my designs. Usually my designs are single sided,until now I used to make it using
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: H2O2 in the UK
2007-01-21 by Lez
... Maybe it was to retard it or make it slower to explode ? safer to transport ? I know nothing of bomb making, except the people doing it are screwing it
Re: H2O2 in the UK
2007-01-21 by bobysgotguns
From the article: using a mix of the liquid hydrogen peroxide, chapatti flour, acetone and acid. This doesn t make sense, as flour is not used in the
Re: cutting boards - methods?
2007-01-21 by nixiebuilder
Well it s not the cheapest way. One of my many hobby s woodworking and building acrylic equipment for Saltwater Aquariums, I use the router. I have it
Re: Using Laser Label as TT paper
2007-01-21 by daviddmcnab
... A couple of notes I should add here. I did some experiments with a cross-hatch pattern based on 4mil traces. With one pass through the laminator, the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] cutting boards - methods?
2007-01-21 by Norm Stewart
1. Use metal cutting blades in the jigsaw. or - 2. Break to suitable length one of the hacksaw blades that work well for you, grind a suitable end on it, and
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] cutting boards - methods?
2007-01-21 by Leon
... From: David McNab To: Sent: Sunday, January 21, 2007 7:38 AM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] cutting
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] cutting boards - methods?
2007-01-21 by Ross McKenzie
Hi David. I have seen a reciprocating hacksaw system used for cutting large diameter pipes. Maybe a weekend with a motorised geared circular drive, offset cam
cutting boards - methods?
2007-01-21 by David McNab
Hi, After switching to niponcio s method of using label backing paper for the TT, one major source of pain has gone away. Now for another painful area -
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Using Laser Label as TT paper
2007-01-21 by David McNab
... I tried it just now, with a piece of board off-cut (not cleaned, only sanded briefly and half-heartedly with 600 density wet n dry). Result - after just 2
Re: Using Laser Label as TT paper
2007-01-21 by oneacmename
I was actually going to post this info but had gotten busy. This works great. I tried the transfer stuff from pulsar and it wouldn t work with my printer
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Webcam Tele-macro Lens Project
2007-01-21 by Roland Harriston
There is a construction article on building a ring flash for macro photography in the Jan 2007 issue of Nuts and Volts magazine. Roland F. Harriston