Re: TMI (Too Much Information)
2006-02-14 by soffee83
... But with no logical locations. ;) I usually drag mine way out into the free space with enough room between them to really see all the crisscrossing of
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Re: Laser printers fo tt
2006-02-14 by Kevin Morgan
Hi Myc, Here s a picture of my mill. http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBs/photos/view/a89e?b=4 I don t have any plans for this mill, and I wouldn t
Here is what I did. do they consider as good quality?
2006-02-14 by microsoftwarecontrol
http://ca.geocities.com/microsoftwarecontrol/tmpr/tmpr_inbuild3pcb_red.JPG what about yours? Could some one send yours to compare? The boards on picture is
Re: Laser printers fo tt
2006-02-14 by Chris Horne
Kevin, the issue with the prints stretching is a real one but as you say only really critical when using a CNC drill I use a CNC d micro mill for most of my
Re: TMI (Too Much Information)
2006-02-14 by wh1temouse
I prefer Staples Picture Paper , but it will probably work with what you have. At least you ll get a baseline to compare against. Also, you asked earlier
Re: New Scematic capture & PCB software
2006-02-14 by rmustakos
... Hi Alan, nice to meet you, I m Richard, the OP. The problem falls into section 3. I m making a PCI-104 board with a lot of high count surface mount parts,
Re: New Scematic capture & PCB software
2006-02-14 by rmustakos
... teething ... The problems are what you would expect of a new program: It has good functionality, but the process needs to be tweaked . In eagle, making
Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-14 by protonceksleeperman
Just one more thing maybe... i wonder, how you do it after ironing-or laminator stuff is done...is it good to put it immediately - as soon as possible into hot
Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-14 by protonceksleeperman
Thank you both. So, in short, a lot of trying and trying. OK, will do (what else can i do...) ... type of ... namely, i ... and ... copper ... the very ...
Re: Flux removal
2006-02-14 by Len Warner
... And me. IIRC a bottle of UK Surgical Spirit AKA Rubbing Alcohol had 2% castor oil, making it less than ideal as a pre-TT PCB cleaner :-( Similarly,
Re: Flux removal
2006-02-14 by Len Warner
... MEK causes cured epoxy to swell and soften after long exposure. As a wash or dip followed by air drying, problems are unlikely. Regards, LenW -- No virus
TMI (Too Much Information)
2006-02-14 by David Frascone
Ok, -- I want to try to make some PCB s, but I m getting a little lost with all the information. Here s what I have: HP Laserjet 4MP (with after market (non
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: New Scematic capture & PCB software
2006-02-14 by Mike Young
... From: Alan King Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: New Scematic capture & PCB software ... Well, no deep thinking on this end. I was
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: New Scematic capture & PCB software
2006-02-14 by Alan King
... That isn t just you, their licensing scheme is somewhat brain damaged. Creates a sizable gap between needing hundreds of dollars to use it commercially,
Re: Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-14 by fenrir_co
I have always found using 1000 or 1500 sandpaper (get some adhesive foam sheet from the craft section to make it easier to use by hand) to rough/clean the
Re: New Scematic capture & PCB software
2006-02-14 by soffee83
Thanks for the tip! I ll go grab one to check out. I ve finally gotten fairly proficient with the handful of functions that I need from Eagle, but have always
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] New Scematic capture & PCB software
2006-02-14 by Mike Young
What kind of problems? What does kicad do better than Eagle? What teething problems? ... From: rmustakos To:
New Scematic capture & PCB software
2006-02-14 by rmustakos
Hi, I ve been dealing with the limitations of eagle for making pcbs for a few years now, and finally hit a problem I could not resolve. I went searching for
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Laser printers fo tt
2006-02-14 by Mycroft2152
Hi Kevin, Doesn t matter, you found a process that worked for you. Thats the trick everyone forgets, get it working for themselves and not try to convert
Re: Laser printers fo tt
2006-02-13 by Kevin Morgan
Hi Myc, LOL. This is not my first try. I just haven t been reporting the failures! Before the laser printer, I d had some marginal success with photocopying
Re: Laser printers fo tt
2006-02-13 by Kevin Morgan
Hi Ted, I posted a couple of pictures to the group. http://ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBs/photos/browse/a89e?c= The board layout uses some very wide
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-13 by Stefan Trethan
I know what you mean, i have the same problem, but not because of the etching. The toner seems to break from the board easily before i can remove the paper on
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Laser Printers
2006-02-13 by Stefan Trethan
... There are already machines that mill boards with a laser. I think i could have one or two boards made commercially cheaper ;-) ST
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-13 by Stefan Trethan
On Mon, 13 Feb 2006 21:28:46 +0100, protonceksleeperman ... I use 1000 grit paper or those plastic felt pads for cleaning copper tubing before soldering. If
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: board cleaning
2006-02-13 by Stefan Trethan
... cause they are already gone out per mail. Don t worry bout it a empty post is quickly identified since your mail software uses proper quoting. ST
GBC Docuseal 125 and PNP Blue test
2006-02-13 by klmjr22
This is a small rs232 to ttl level converter board I just made with my new (old) Docuseal 125. Got it for $5 at the swap meet. It has two rollers and a heated
New file uploaded to Homebrew_PCBs
2006-02-13 by Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Homebrew_PCBs group. File :
Re: board cleaning
2006-02-13 by dl5012
Hi, I just use a Scotch Brite type of green synthetic scouring pad. I clean in both directions to get a shiny criss-cross pattern on the board. I wipe
Re: board cleaning
2006-02-13 by dl5012
... of ... i ... and ... after ... One ... controller, ... i ... harder ... is ... tape ... thank
Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-13 by protonceksleeperman
just read elsewhere that someone has poor results with some type of cleaning pads...so i start to wonder if that is my case - namely, i currently use cork and
Re: Laser Printers
2006-02-13 by dl5012
Hi, How much money are you willing to spend? The opposite of your suggestion is already available (about $10K for a starter system). It s a laser printer
Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-13 by dl5012
Hi Stefan, I posted a picture of the artwork for the largest board I ve done with inkjet transparency TT. It s 160mm x 100mm, I think most of the traces were
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Laser Printers
2006-02-13 by Leon Heller
... From: jam5411 To: Sent: Monday, February 13, 2006 7:15 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Laser Printers
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Laser Printers
2006-02-13 by Stefan Trethan
The toner is transferred to the paper from the drum via electrostatic charge. This is not working with metal. Some time ago when we talked about the silicone
Laser Printers
2006-02-13 by jam5411
I read with much interest all the work that is going into the TT method of creating artwork on copper. Has anyone experimented with modifications to a Laser
Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-13 by protonceksleeperman
Aha...great--- since i just dumped my old panasonic, i ll disassemble it and see what s usefull in there. Thanks! ... which ... roller ... and a ... possible
Re: Laser printers fo tt
2006-02-13 by braincambre500
Hello Sir Ted, Yes, how is your style coming along? I am sure you are making headway. It just a matter of having fun and patience at the same time! It s
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-13 by Stefan Trethan
As many have said there s some sort of experience threshold, after which you ll be able to make at least a well useable board each time. A fuser is the unit
Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-13 by dl5012
Hi, It s not really that much spreading and is completely controlled by me... I typically use 16 mil traces. I use 10 mil as cut lines. For spaces I go down
Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-13 by protonceksleeperman
So, first i d like to explain fuser...what exactly this is...? i know it s in laser printers (i have one waste :-) )... Secondly...with this last paper (HP
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-13 by Stefan Trethan
... That sounds like a lot of spreading - how small a trace/pad/spacing can you get this way? ST
Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-13 by dl5012
Hi, If you re getting smearing/smudging, it might be your technique. Too much heat, too much pressure, or allowing the paper to move during transfer. Try
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-13 by Stefan Trethan
If you have good transfers in most areas it is probably not the paper. Try a laminator or fuser, and make sure your board cleaning procedure is perfect. ST On
Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-13 by dl5012
Hi Darrell, I have some scrap layout on non-premium HP transparencies that I can send you to try transferring. Did you change the printer settings to dark and
Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-13 by protonceksleeperman
I ve been in a store today where they sell HP stuff. Even if this high-gloss laser paper is in their price list, they hardly know it exists. So, they promised
Re: Toner transfer with transparency - how?
2006-02-13 by dsv1486
I have tried the HP premium transparencies as that is all they had at the Staples here in Canada. The results were very poor going through a Laserjet 6L. I did
Re: Laser printers fo tt
2006-02-13 by mycroft2152
Hi Kevin, Isn t it great when a plan comes together! You ve found the right combination of printer, paper and laminator right away. Usually it takews a lot of
Re: Laser printers fo tt
2006-02-13 by kilocycles
Kevin, Gee, I paid more than that for the 2040! I think I ll invest in a laminator rather than trying to find an iron that doens t have steam holes.
Re: Laser printers fo tt
2006-02-13 by kilocycles
Patrick, The board looks good. I ll have to try your boiling water technique! Ted
Laser printer woes-We'll figure it out
2006-02-13 by kilocycles
Well, I didn t know one could refill his own laser cartridge, so that s good news! As to the paper, I did one board using Staples 24 lb. clay-coated paper, and