Re: Board layout with freeware CAD EAGLE - how to fill a polygon
2006-03-10 by derekhawkins
... Click on the Display icon (blue/red/green overlapping squares) to the left or use view/display/hide layers. Click to the far left in the line whose name
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Re: Board layout with freeware CAD EAGLE - how to fill a polygon
2006-03-10 by kilocycles
Do you mean mirror the device in the board view (apparently)? Mirroring in the schematic of course just rearranges the presentation of the symbol for
Re: Board layout with freeware CAD EAGLE - how to fill a polygon
2006-03-10 by alan00463
... I just did two simple layouts using point-to-point traces between through-hole components. Next, I want to learn how to toggle the visibility of any
Eagle Tutorial Re: Board layout /CAD EAGLE /how to fill a polygon
2006-03-10 by soffee83
Here s a good site I ve used, for anyone who may want it: http://www.interq.or.jp/japan/se-inoue/e_eagle.htm There s some good polygon stuff in Grounding
Re: Board layout with freeware CAD EAGLE - how to fill a polygon
2006-03-10 by derekhawkins
... Are you trying to do something like this by any chance; http://www.pbase.com/image/57044297/large In case you are then it s not done by filling several
Re: Board layout with freeware CAD EAGLE - how to fill a polygon
2006-03-10 by derekhawkins
... You should be able to place SMD devices on either top or bottom layer. Just mirror the standard component by clicking on the mirror icon (or edit/mirror)
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Big GBC Laminator
2006-03-10 by Stefan Trethan
On Fri, 10 Mar 2006 00:34:48 +0100, kilocycles ... Sounds about right, my fuser (30+cm length) has about the same power. I was surprised
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Board layout with freeware CAD EAGLE - how to fill a polygon
2006-03-09 by Alan King
... I think making the line width zero did it for some things like circles etc as well, don t use that much though.. ... Hmmm.. :) Maybe instead read the
Re: Big GBC Laminator
2006-03-09 by kilocycles
I just hoisted the beast onto my lap and shined a light in there, and I don t see them. I m looking through a bunch of 1/4 ventilation slots. I could have
Re: Board layout with freeware CAD EAGLE - how to fill a polygon
2006-03-09 by kilocycles
Alan, The only polygon fills I ve done yet are on the bottom layer (blue), which would be the normal layer for traces on a single-sided through hole board.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Big GBC Laminator
2006-03-09 by Stefan Trethan
On Thu, 09 Mar 2006 23:31:43 +0100, kilocycles ... OK, it _IS_ old ;-) The lytics might be dry, i d test them with the esr meter if
Eagle Tutorial-Was: Eagle question pad
2006-03-09 by kilocycles
... In Eagle, in a Device (the item you select from the library while adding a component to the schematic), is composed of a Symbol, which is what appears on
Re: Big GBC Laminator
2006-03-09 by kilocycles
Stephan, Stylistically, I d say the 1960 s! I m going to disassemble it and get the spiders out, and see what it ll do. Cheers, Ted
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Board layout with freeware CAD EAGLE - how to fill a polygon
2006-03-09 by Vlad Krupin
... red is top. So, if you are working with SMDs, you are in great shape :) -- Vlad s shop
Re: Digest Number 1349
2006-03-09 by alan00463
... Superb! Thanks, Philip. You have been a big help. I appreciate your pointing me in the right direction. I am also glad you pointed out that blue
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Digest Number 1349
2006-03-09 by Philip Mac Cabe
Alan, If you go to view, display/hide layers you ll be able to choose which layer. For a normal PCB you should use the blue bottom layer. The red top layer
Re: Board layout with freeware CAD EAGLE - how to fill a polygon
2006-03-09 by derekhawkins
... Here s one way....Google copper pour eagle
Re: HCL + Peroxide Question
2006-03-09 by Greg Codori
... Hello, I am going to be etching some brass sheets (0.10 thick) for a project I am working on. I will be etching them to 1/2 thickness. Would you
Board layout with freeware CAD EAGLE - how to fill a polygon
2006-03-09 by alan00463
I completed my schematic capture with the freeware version of EAGLE and have begun board layout. I am enjoying it, although I still have to learn which
Re: HP Paper Was-Toner transfer - un-even surface theory...
2006-03-09 by soffee83
... I mentioned in the post about the dowel thing, that I d feel safer with that small row of rollers deal, but with the two outer ones sunk down just a tiny
Re: Ink for etch resist?
2006-03-08 by derekhawkins
... You can get Pilot permanent marker ink in small bottles that works as an etch resist. http://www.pilotpen-store.com Other places carry it too, Froogle
Re: Ink for etch resist?
2006-03-08 by lcdpublishing
I didn t think about machinist s bluing - I have a lot of that around here. The next time I am at the Art store I will pick some red Staedtler ink too. Thanks
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Ink for etch resist?
2006-03-08 by Stefan Trethan
You can get staedtler red ink in refill containers. But really most laquers and some inks will work, like machinists blue etc... ST On Wed, 08 Mar 2006
Ink for etch resist?
2006-03-08 by lcdpublishing
Hi Group, I just tried a number of different searches to find and old thread (I believe it was in this group) discussing Ink to use for etch resist. The
Re: Eagle question pad
2006-03-08 by alan00463
... That sounds like a good idea, Alan. I did copy the library to mylibrary. When I figure out how to delete parts from a library and copy and paste parts
Re: Eagle question pad
2006-03-08 by sbdwag
... Or In the board you could just use the circle command on layer pad and drag out a circle using the width adjustment at the top to get a pad size with a id
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Eagle question pad
2006-03-08 by Alan King
... Look in the testpad library.. A couple of other suggestions.. Make a mydevices library, and copy your most commonly used components into it. Once you
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Eagle question pad
2006-03-08 by Leon Heller
... From: alan00463 To: Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 1:10 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Eagle question
Eagle question pad
2006-03-08 by alan00463
I m trying to create pads for a simple SPST NO switch. After typing PAD 0.06, a dialog box pops up saying The Pad command can only be used in a package!
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: HP Paper Was-Toner transfer - un-even surface theory...
2006-03-08 by Stefan Trethan
I believe multiple pressure points might actually be inferior. The reason to use a roller is to ensure every point receives high pressure at some time, with
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Big GBC Laminator
2006-03-08 by Stefan Trethan
On Wed, 08 Mar 2006 01:18:17 +0100, kilocycles ... I doubt it s _that_ old ;-) Sounds like a good find. ST
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: HCL + Peroxide Question
2006-03-08 by Stefan Trethan
... I don t have specifics, but rumors say industrial quantities have gone through walls and even killed people. As you say the danger is probably a runaway
Re: HCL + Peroxide Question
2006-03-08 by garydeal
Hey, thanks for all the comments! Lots of interesting stuff, but I ll just post the trimmed-down version ... Could you perhaps be a bit more specific regarding
Re: HP Paper Was-Toner transfer - un-even surface theory...
2006-03-08 by fenrir_co
... either ... is ... pressure ... An idea came to me after I sent that message out a few days ago: Built a frame out of wood and fill with metal pipes or
Big GBC Laminator
2006-03-08 by kilocycles
I may have lucked into something good. I put out a post on our county FreeCycle Yahoo group for a heat-type laminator. It surprised me, but I got a response.
Harbor Freight Saw
2006-03-08 by kilocycles
It sounds like the sale was this past weekend, not next weekend. Oh, well. I looked in the on-line catalog, and the only saws similar to the ones described
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: HP Paper Was-Toner transfer - un-even surface theory...
2006-03-07 by Stefan Trethan
On Tue, 07 Mar 2006 22:44:32 +0100, Mike Phillips ... why not? As long as the lamp is good... ST
Re: HCL + Peroxide Question
2006-03-07 by Mike Phillips
I m glad that you guys are clear about using 2% H202. I would have thought more is better too. I finally have some use for that gallon of 32% HCL in the
Re: HP Paper Was-Toner transfer - un-even surface theory...
2006-03-07 by Mike Phillips
Would your fuser example be applicable to hacking the fuser out of a laser printer with a bad power supply? I have an old Mac laser printer. They were made by
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: HP Paper Was-Toner transfer - un-even surface theory...
2006-03-07 by Stefan Trethan
... That s why i use a fuser, a thickness restriction doesn t sound good to me either, and i m cheap. ... There isn t much to understand really. You just take
Re: HP Paper Was-Toner transfer - un-even surface theory...
2006-03-07 by soffee83
... Thanks! The rubber roller idea was mainly because I already have them, and they have such a nice grip . I ve also got the aluminum-clad iron with a nice
Re: PC Board Saw-Sale This Weekend
2006-03-07 by bob_ledoux
I tried my saw out. The saw consists of heavy cast iron castings. It does not tilt. Depth is set by moving the table up and down a slot with a bolt clamp.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: HP Paper Was-Toner transfer - un-even surface theory...
2006-03-07 by Stefan Trethan
... The trick is, instead of the iron you use a hollow aluminum roller with a lamp inside for heat. On the other side you use a heat proof silicone roller. A
Re: HP Paper Was-Toner transfer - un-even surface theory...
2006-03-07 by soffee83
... Ted, Thanks! I ll keep that in mind next time I need to do that. I got to thinking about the upside-down iron and roller/crank again. It hadn t occurred to
Re: Re: HCL + Peroxide Question
2006-03-07 by Richard
Gary, You might want to avoid etching anything but PCB in your main etch bath. Make up a seperate little tank for playing with brass or anything else. Brass
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: PC Board Saw-Sale This Weekend
2006-03-07 by Evan Dudzik
I have that exact table saw (chicago electric). the diamond blade is worthless for PCB. the toothed blade is just a miniature version of full-size
AL7FS PowerPoint Presentations now online
2006-03-07 by Jim Larsen - AL7FS
Greetings from Alaska, I have just uploaded three of my talks to my website. These are PowerPoint slide shows and they each have provided about a 50-60 minute
Re: HP Paper Was-Toner transfer - un-even surface theory...
2006-03-06 by kilocycles
I did a post on using Scotch 33+ electrical tape for doing exactly that, covering the second side of a double-sided board. It must have been in the diptr
Re: HP Paper Was-Toner transfer - un-even surface theory...
2006-03-06 by kilocycles
Ahhh...missed that part. I don t think I ve heard of laser photo paper before; where have I been. I guess I can also use it in my laser printer for
Re: PC Board Saw-Sale This Weekend
2006-03-06 by kilocycles
Bob, I hope that s for all of their stores. How did I miss it, I seem to get two catalogs a week from them. Since you said one of the saws is toothed, I