Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] My best fine-pitch PCB so far
2006-06-19 by Adam Seychell
I found that to get anything close to 8mil (0.2mm) features, you need a much better collimated light than an array of fluorescent BL tubes. Try a 250W clear
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UV Exposure Problems - was - Re: My best fine-pitch PCB so far
2006-06-19 by Andrew
... did some more reading - looks like the difference is more to do with dye and pigment inks than the colour. As I said though - I don t use an inkjet so
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] UV Exposure Problems - was - Re: My best fine-pitch PCB so far
2006-06-19 by Leon Heller
... From: Andrew To: Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 10:58 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] UV Exposure
UV Exposure Problems - was - Re: My best fine-pitch PCB so far
2006-06-19 by Andrew
... Guys, I followed this thread as far up as I can and I didn t see any mention of ink being used for the photo tool. I am only going off hear-say as I use a
RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Setup for direct to PCB printing using Epson&MISPro Ink (cont)
2006-06-19 by Robert Hedan
... I ll be joining you soon Volkan. I m concentrating on getting a basic prototype of my project working first. It seems I m an idiot when it comes to
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Setup for direct to PCB printing using Epson&MISPro Ink (cont)
2006-06-19 by Volkan Sahin
It is really good to hear that some of us trying to do direct inkjet printing. I was started to believe that I am lonely in this planet. BTW, I am only using
Re: RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Setup for direct to PCB printing using Epson&MISPro Ink (cont)
2006-06-19 by Stefan Trethan
On Mon, 19 Jun 2006 22:54:52 +0200, Robert Hedan ... I found it in the help file, it is parallel. I will try if this tool also works with the whole stack of
RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Setup for direct to PCB printing using Epson&MISPro Ink (cont)
2006-06-19 by Robert Hedan
... I think there is something on the SSC site for a circuit that connects to the parallel port (or was it the serial port?). I haven t been there in a month
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Setup for direct to PCB printing using Epson&MISPro Ink (cont)
2006-06-19 by Stefan Trethan
... Not really that much, in number of refills. You didn t need the new carts, no. You could ve injected some distilled water just to see if they are printing
RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Setup for direct to PCB printing using Epson&MISPro Ink (cont)
2006-06-19 by Robert Hedan
... I agree, it s better you proceed in an orderly fashion. I m being held up with other concerns right now, but I m hoping to hit the C84 soon. Robert
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Setup for direct to PCB printing using Epson&MISPro Ink (cont)
2006-06-19 by Myc Holmes
Sounds like you are taking the right steps. The last thing you want to do is start hacking away on the plastic, before everything else is in place. Glad to see
Setup for direct to PCB printing using Epson&MISPro Ink (cont)
2006-06-19 by jzmuda2000
A small update on my direct-to-PCB printing experiments: 1. I have tested the $4 Epson C86 printer. I had to replace the three color cartridges because they
Re: My best fine-pitch PCB so far
2006-06-19 by derekhawkins
... A magnification tool (visor, lamp, glass, loupe, microscope etc..) should go a long way in troubleshooting the problem. Do the following; 1. Examine the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] My best fine-pitch PCB so far
2006-06-19 by Leon Heller
... From: Stuart Wallace To: Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 12:09 PM Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] My best
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] My best fine-pitch PCB so far
2006-06-19 by Stuart Wallace
... I m using a Canon i560 to print on IBM inkjet transparencies. I ve tried a few different types of easily-available transparencies (the sort of stuff that
Useful hacks!
2006-06-19 by leon_heller
There are some useful PCB ideas here: http://www.hackaday.com/ I noticed a UV exposure box (with AVR timer), an etching tank, and a fuser for TT. Leon
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Eagle Tip - add a nice looking "ground plane" to your boards
2006-06-18 by Dave Hylands
Hi Mike, ... Credit is really due to Jim (the original poster). -- Dave Hylands Vancouver, BC, Canada http://www.DaveHylands.com/
Re: Eagle Tip - add a nice looking "ground plane" to your boards
2006-06-18 by alan00463
... WOW!!! Not only does this save on etching copper by creating a monolithic groundplane, it s ****EASY*** and ***CONSISTENT***. Thanks for the great tip,
Re: Eagle Tip - add a nice looking "ground plane" to your boards
2006-06-18 by derekhawkins
... If done properly, the copper pour should never show until you hit ratsnest after opening the board (assuming the box Ratsnest processes polygons under
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Eagle Tip - add a nice looking "ground plane" to your boards
2006-06-18 by Dave Hylands
Hi Mike, ... You can also add the ground plane after you ve finished routing. It s important to use the polygon tool and NOT the rectangle tool. After creating
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-18 by Herbert E. Plett
... I have never used PnP. I use epson glossy photo paper and some catalog paper on a Xerox Phaser. Never had toner lift off, will hold to a toothbrush if not
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Eagle Tip - add a nice looking "ground plane" to your boards
2006-06-18 by Mike Young
... From: jzmuda2000 To: Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 10:41 AM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Eagle Tip - add
Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-17 by fenrir_co
... This assumes your toner transfer method will stand up to this. When I used Press n Peel with Xerox or HP laser printers, it held on fine for regular or
Re:cards with fingers
2006-06-17 by Len Warner
... Resistivity Copper: 1.7E-8 Ohm-m Silver: 1.6E-8 Ohm-m Gold: 2.4E-8 Ohm-m Silver Sulphide: 1.5E-3 to 2.0E-3 Ohm-m Silver Oxide: 1.0E9 Ohm-m So that s a
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Brother Laser Printer image on water-soluble ink magazine paper-Not bad at all
2006-06-17 by Herbert E. Plett
for me, this is a pretty bad result. I wouldn t retouch that TT. wipe it clean and retry, sorry to waste a PCB. if the paper doesn t come off between five and
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-17 by Herbert E. Plett
... at room temperature (not freezing, of course) shouldn t take more than one minute or two per half board if you wipe it gently with a soft brush or tap it
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Fume filter
2006-06-17 by Stefan Trethan
On Fri, 16 Jun 2006 23:28:28 +0200, Robert Hedan ... You need activated charcoal. Get it from ebay, military surplus, 30kg around 10eur already in metal filter
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-17 by Leon Heller
... From: fenrir_co To: Sent: Saturday, June 17, 2006 12:25 AM Subject: RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Re:
RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-17 by derekhawkins
... Frankly, I wouldn t be using this particular vertical system for around five years if my experience was similar to yours.
RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-16 by derekhawkins
... A $10.00 pump works just fine for a few boards in a narrow tank with air outlets along the length of the bottom of the tank. Several bubble streams in
RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-16 by fenrir_co
... I have found that any kind of vertical tank system, the area closer to the bottom of the tank will etch faster than the part near the top. This is made
RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-16 by Robert Hedan
... I tried an aquarium pump, not the base model, it was the in-between model, $50. It worked, kinda, then it didn t. Robert
Fume filter
2006-06-16 by Robert Hedan
I m seriously thinking of FINALLY making myself a decent smoke system for soldering and etching and could use ideas/comments. I have a 110V 4 fan that kicks
Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-16 by derekhawkins
... Circuit Specialists (US) used to sell something similar to the link below for $29.00. Works pretty well, a 6 X6 board etches in about 5 minutes with fresh
RE : RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-16 by Robert Hedan
... I m very wary of the fumes from heated etchant. I m sensitive to cigarette smoke and noticed that I cough after I etch PCBs. I m sure that even at room
[Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-16 by Robert Hedan
... Yes, forgot to say I do that too. I gave up on making an etchant system with automated rocking, air agitation, heating and wide screen TV; just not worth
Re: RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-16 by Codesuidae
... I microwave mine. If it starts to cool off too much I just pop it back in for a few more seconds. No, I don t do this in the kitchen microwave, I have a
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-16 by Mycroft2152
Hi Ted, Comments between the lines. Myc ... I was surpised with the Sears flyer paper. I didn t try smearing the ink, but I did print over printed photos. I
Brother Laser Printer image on water-soluble ink magazine paper-Not bad at all
2006-06-16 by kilocycles
Ok, I just scanned and added the image of a frequency counter board to the Photos section, Ted-KX4OM folder. I used a magazine page with vegetable-based
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-16 by Leon Heller
... From: kilocycles To: Sent: Friday, June 16, 2006 5:23 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Board Image
RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-16 by Robert Hedan
... If you aren t doing this already, try warming the ferric chloride. I use a double-tank system; one small plastic container of etchant inside a larger
Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-16 by kilocycles
Myc, I just did another one using a flyer from the paper. This time I tested it for smudgability with my finger, and sure enough, they used the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-16 by Mycroft2152
Flash fusing is what I call remelting the toner in place. Using a hair dryer, very close to the pcb, the toner softenes and remelts, but doesn t move. It does
Re: Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-16 by onenastyviper
Hi, what is flash fusing? PK
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-16 by Mycroft2152
I just ran up a few boards last weekend. I ve had a great success with the Staples inkjet paper, but based on the recent discussions, and the fact I had some
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Board Image from Brother Laser printer on catalog paper
2006-06-16 by Herbert E. Plett
... just fix it to normal paper. increases thickness and fuses better. ... catalog and magazine paper is good if the pages stick together when wetted,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: cards with fingers
2006-06-16 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 6/15/2006 11:40:17 A.M. Central Daylight Time, alienrelics@yahoo.com writes: I mean you aren t really applying a coat of just tin. That
Re: cards with fingers
2006-06-16 by Steve
... have ... Doh! I should have remembered that. The difference: those are self-cleaning because they get turned constantly. There is grease/oil on them that
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: cards with fingers
2006-06-15 by Stefan Trethan
... I think i may have seen some, in TVs. Certainly rotary switches that have the same sliding/wiping action. ST
Re: cards with fingers
2006-06-15 by Steve
... Yes, to both. However, I m thinking there are reasons it isn t used on edge connectors, which all seem to be either true tin plated, or gold plated. While