Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Please critique my first attempt at pcb etching (links corrected)
2006-02-17 by Stefan Trethan
... I never got that far with eagle. You did well actually getting a pcb finished, must be a patient man ;-) ST
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Re: Please critique my first attempt at pcb etching (links corrected)
2006-02-17 by dl5012
Hi Dennis, I ve found making your own components in Eagle to be quite awkward; whereas doing that in ExpressPCB is a piece of cake. What I do to make pads
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Please critique my first attempt at pcb etching (links corrected)
2006-02-17 by Wayne Topa
... Only one thing stands out ping: unknown host http://www.wagsterstuff.com/ Wayne
Re: Please critique my first attempt at pcb etching (links corrected)
2006-02-17 by sbdwag
Stefan Thanks for the tips on the solder pads. Unless I create my own library objects is there any easy way to increase the pad size/hole size in Eagle.
Re: Please critique my first attempt at pcb etching (links corrected)
2006-02-17 by sbdwag
Leon Actually I could have arrainged the pcb to look very neat and symmetrical, similar to the schmatic (link below) but I was looking for compactness
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Please critique my first attempt at pcb etching (links corrected)
2006-02-17 by Codesuidae
... Those do look a little odd. The would be improved substantially by sticking to horizontal, vertical and 45deg lines. I d move C1 and C2 so they are
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Please critique my first attempt at pcb etching (links corrected)
2006-02-17 by Stefan Trethan
... Well, i can see you haven t done many layouts, don t get me wrong, it s absolutely fine electrically but for me layouts are a bit of an artform... It s
Re: Please critique my first attempt at pcb etching (links corrected)
2006-02-17 by sbdwag
Leon Actually the jaggies are not that bad they are displayed on the jpg because I resized it down for file size purposes. I Used PSP to convert the image.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Please critique my first attempt at pcb etching (links corrected)
2006-02-17 by Leon Heller
... From: sbdwag To: Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 3:22 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Please critique my
Please critique my first attempt at pcb etching (links corrected)
2006-02-17 by sbdwag
f anyone has time please critique my first attempt at producing a etched pcb board. Below are jpegs of the 2x3 board with components and also a picture of the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Please critique my first attempt at pcb etching
2006-02-17 by David Frascone
Links don t work :( ... -- David Frascone Oxymoron: Whole Half.
Please critique my first attempt at pcb etching
2006-02-17 by sbdwag
If anyone has time please critique my first attempt at producing a etched pcb board. Below are jpegs of the 2x3 board with components and also a picture of
Re: Press and Peel using Brother HL5070 - HL2100 on Sale for $50
2006-02-17 by kilocycles
Chris, I have the HL-2040, and I m in the experimental phase, as you know from my prior posts. This doesn t answer your 3 questions, but I noticed in today s
Alternative Tinning Product -Was: Coating of copper traces
2006-02-17 by kilocycles
Has anyone tried the tin-in-a bottle product that s sold by Allied Electronics? I just got their 10 pound printed catalog, and they have a room-temperature
Re: Coating of copper traces
2006-02-17 by Bob_xyz
You ve first got to click on the main page s picture to enter the site. Regards, Bob
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Coating of copper traces
2006-02-17 by Jim Larsen - AL7FS
... Yes, there is. Click on Making a PCB board at home. to get to http://www.geocities.com/onegammyleg/pcb/pcb01.html Jim Jim Larsen http://www.AL7FS.us/
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Coating of copper traces
2006-02-17 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 2/16/2006 12:05:29 P.M. Central Standard Time, onegammyleg@yahoo.com.au writes: My latest pcb work might interest you. No PC s on THAT
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Coating of copper traces
2006-02-17 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 2/16/2006 11:52:48 A.M. Central Standard Time, jriggen55@hotmail.com writes: How is it done today? I saw some mention of tin-it in one
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inexpensive copper clad
2006-02-17 by Wayne Topa
... Thanks Bob, I got my order today and it was worth the wait!! BTW, I m near Cooperstown. Wayne
Re: Inexpensive copper clad
2006-02-17 by newaag
Wayne, I ordered from abcfab about the same timeframe and received it in upstate NY a few days later. He uses USPS Priority mail, so it should arrive in 2 days
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Coating of copper traces
2006-02-16 by Leon Heller
... From: jriggen55 To: Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 4:29 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Coating of
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Coating of copper traces
2006-02-16 by Wayne Topa
... All Electronics TinIt Electroless Bright Tin Plate Cat# ER-18 $5.50 enough for 600 Square inches ... I agree! Wayne
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Press and Peel using Brother HL5070
2006-02-16 by chuck mancuso
I m using a Brother HL1240 with brother cart., GP Image Plus+ pro glossy photo paper. Iron, a cheapie steam one, on highest temperature. Some problem with
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inexpensive copper clad
2006-02-16 by Wayne Topa
Wayne Topa(linuxone@intergate.com) is reported to have said: Following up on this. The order was received today at noon. The boards are excellent and even
Re: Coating of copper traces
2006-02-16 by dl5012
Hi Jim, Are you talking about hand soldering or wave soldering? For hand soldering, I only remove toner from areas I want to solder. The remaining solder
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Initial DipTrace Impressions
2006-02-16 by Mycroft2152
Hi Ted, I had similar concerns about libraries when I first look at DipTrace or other pcb programs. I ask How easy is it to create or modify parts? and How
Re: Problem with Electronix Express
2006-02-16 by Steve
I can t say I wouldn t have done the same, hindsight is 20:20, or so we think. ; ) I love this list! Steve Greenfield
Re: Coating of copper traces
2006-02-16 by Greg W:-)
Hi Jim My latest pcb work might interest you. http://www.geocities.com/onegammyleg/ gregW:-) ... SNIP
Re: Problem with Electronix Express
2006-02-16 by sbdwag
Steve They never responded to my email cancellation. I fully expect to be charged for the order in a week or so. If I get the product I can use it and if I do
Initial DipTrace Impressions
2006-02-16 by kilocycles
DipTrace looks to be pretty good for my purposes. I was surprised and initially disappointed when I threw a few components down, wired them, switched to board
Re: Problem with Electronix Express
2006-02-16 by Steve
I agree with you. I do think you should have tried calling them before canceling the order. Active Electronics lost me as a customer years ago after making me
Coating of copper traces
2006-02-16 by jriggen55
How do you coat the copper traces to keep down the oxidation and improve solderability? I haven t made a PC board in 25 years, but back then, we put the PCB in
Re: Problem with Electronix Express
2006-02-16 by jam5411
I agree we are pretty lucky with BIg Three in component distribution. Often I get the parts before I am ready to actually use them (board not complete, etc).
Re: Problem with Electronix Express
2006-02-16 by dl5012
I second what Dennis said about Jameco. If you place an order M-F before 6PM Eastern time, it ships the same day or you get a $5 gift certificate (excludes
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inexpensive copper clad
2006-02-16 by Wayne Topa
... Sorry, I have to correct the copy of the last mail I sent you. As you can see I had sent it to abcfab.com and noticed I screwed up so resent it to your
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inexpensive copper clad
2006-02-16 by Wayne Topa
... Thats the address I have been writing to. I don t know what address the mail from the ebay site went to. ... You are right. I didn t know that is what i
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inexpensive copper clad
2006-02-16 by Wayne Topa
... It s the address Dennis spelled out, for the last two mails. The first was the EBay Ask the seller a question box. They know that address, I don t.
Press and Peel using Brother HL5070
2006-02-16 by cjwang_1225
Hi all. Just wanted to give you my experience using the Brother HL5070 with Press and Peel. I have been reading the threads with using the Brother 2040 so I
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inexpensive copper clad
2006-02-16 by Bill
Hi Bill. My website for my PC board shop is,www.abcfabricators.com. If you interested in raw copper clad materials either check my listings on Ebay or email
Re: Problem with Electronix Express
2006-02-16 by sbdwag
Steve There are way too many other good supply sources that offer much more. I looked at my orders from Jameco over the last six months and have placed 14
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inexpensive copper clad
2006-02-16 by Bill Maxwell
G day Bill Bill here too but in far away Tasmania, Australia. Do you have a website and do you ship internationally? Bill ... From: Bill
Re: Problem with Electronix Express
2006-02-15 by Steve
I d suggest that you pick up the phone and call them. Futurlec did very close to the same to me. They did ship, and talking to others that is the pattern for
Re: Problem with Electronix Express
2006-02-15 by Steve
Sigh. Do they claim same-day shipping? I m not saying it s good or bad business, but legally they really only need to inform you if it is going to take longer
No flames Re: New Scematic capture & PCB software
2006-02-15 by rmustakos
... ... Steve, My apologies for my language and my flame, I was out of line. Richard
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inexpensive copper clad
2006-02-15 by Bill
Hi Wayne. This is Bill from ABCFAB. If you ve emailed me I have not recieved any of them. I answer all my email.I check my mail 3 or 4 times a day. My email
Re: Inexpensive copper clad
2006-02-15 by lcdpublishing
When I ordered via ebay from him, I screwed up my order. I used the Ebay Contact interface and he responded within 1 day. Perhaps the email address you are
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inexpensive copper clad
2006-02-15 by Wayne Topa
... If you emailed him, and he answered, that would really bother me. I sent him a question about shipping, before I placed the order, and he has never
Re: Problem with Electronix Express
2006-02-15 by kilocycles
Dennis, I ve ordered from them three times, and they are s-l-o-w to deliver; 2 to 2 1/2 weeks, in my case. I ve been spoiled by Mouser, but they don t carry
Re: TMI (Too Much Information)
2006-02-15 by kilocycles
Dave, Yes, a laser printer can be used directly; but that s my current problem. I can get very high density of toner deposited on the sheet of Press-n-Peel,
Re: Inexpensive copper clad
2006-02-15 by dl5012
Hi Wayne, I d be fooling myself if I thought I was more important to abcfab than any other Customer, but if you email me (off-board) your ebay userid, I ll