Re: PCBs with Eagle 4.16
2005-12-31 by kennytrussell
John, That is a nice board. At the end of your page, you mention that you think the tracks ended up 25 mils rather than 20 because of the extra toner. That is
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: PCBs with Eagle 4.16
2005-12-31 by whoop@blueyonder.co.uk
... I am finding the iron toner process so easy and predictable I am wondering why some of you find it a problem. I am using Epson photo quality paper, S041061
Re: Heat transfer for toner-transfer method
2005-12-31 by kennytrussell
That is an interesting idea, nonetheless. I was looking at laminators in an Office Depot catalog. They talk about up to 7 mils thick... I read an article in
Re: PCBs with Eagle 4.16
2005-12-31 by kennytrussell
I agree with all of Stefan s comments completely. I will add to my comments that the ironing-on process is the most difficult to get consistent. Particularly,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Heat transfer for toner-transfer method
2005-12-31 by Stefan Trethan
I would expect trouble from uneven pressure with this setup. If you bake long enough iron plates should work the same. ST
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: PCBs with Eagle 4.16
2005-12-31 by Stefan Trethan
... On a light colored board you can see the black toner just fine, you don t need any paint or anything. Eagle can produce component legend too, it usually
Re: What pad size?
2005-12-31 by alan00463
Thank you, Bob, Mike, Jan, and Stefan for the info. on pad sizes. I ve taken notes that I will refer to when I make the artwork. Of course, I know we were
Heat transfer for toner-transfer method
2005-12-31 by alan00463
Yes, Kenny, I am definitely interested in seeing the pics of the PCBs your working on. It would be great if you could post them on the web with a brief
Re: PCBs with Eagle 4.16
2005-12-31 by alan00463
Ben, thanks for your recommendation. The dremel tool will be my next big investment for this project, so I want to make the right choice. You ve helped me,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: What pad size?
2005-12-31 by Stefan Trethan
On Sat, 31 Dec 2005 15:26:33 +0100, bob_ledoux ... And, usually, the forces on the pads are much smaller. A 1206 resistor doesn t pull
Re: What pad size?
2005-12-31 by bob_ledoux
Don t press the limits when making your first board. As experience builds you will learn just how fine your construction techniques can go. I ve seen
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] What pad size?
2005-12-31 by Stefan Trethan
There is only one valid answer to that question: plated through holes or not? If you have the PCBs made with plated holes the 5 mil might be enough, since the
Re: PCBs with Eagle 4.16
2005-12-31 by kennytrussell
I can help with some of your questions. All my opinion only, of course: I started out with a Sears-brand dremel-like tool that was only one speed. It had a
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] What pad size?
2005-12-31 by Mike Young
... From: alan00463 To: Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 3:50 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] What pad size?
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] What pad size?
2005-12-31 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 12/30/2005 10:33:49 P.M. Central Standard Time, alan00463@yahoo.com writes: pad should include a 5 mil annulus (ring) around the component
Re: PCBs with Eagle 4.16
2005-12-31 by Ben
The Dremel Multi Pro works fine, get the Drill Press to go with it also as it is very hard to hand hold to drill and not break the carbide bits. Some don t
PCBs with Eagle 4.16
2005-12-31 by alan00463
Hi. I am getting ready to learn how to make a PCB. I ordered the carbide drill bits. I need to get a dremel tool for drilling. What kind should I get? I am
What pad size?
2005-12-30 by alan00463
I am about to layout my first homemade PCB, using Eagle 4.16 Light. My circuit will include: small transistors - 2N3904 and 2N3906 quarter-watt resistors
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Newbie. advice on best media for printing artwork on .. I am in UK
2005-12-30 by Leon Heller
... From: Leon Heller To: Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 10:40 AM Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs]
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Newbie. advice on best media for printing artwork on .. I am in UK
2005-12-30 by Adam Seychell
I am yet to see any prints that produce darker and pinhole free artwork than my Epson Stylus 660 with Epson inkjet Transparency, and Epson black ink (although
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Newbie. advice on best media for printing artwork on .. I am in UK
2005-12-30 by Leon Heller
... From: Gary To: Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 10:32 AM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Newbie. advice on
Newbie. advice on best media for printing artwork on .. I am in UK
2005-12-30 by Gary
Hi I am about to start producing my own pcbs for hobbies etc.. using my epson C64 inkjet. I would like advice on the best media to print the artwork on, from
Re: Milled boards
2005-12-28 by Kevin Morgan
James, There s lots of info on Eagles support list. You can find it on their website. I ve only done a few double sided boards with Eagle, but if you re going
Re: Large or little bubbles
2005-12-26 by adicont2
I don t know to much chemistry...but take care about dishwashing liquid. Do not exagerate. I m not sure about chemical reaction, but I think will be a lot of
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Milled boards
2005-12-26 by CNCQuest
Thanks for the advice. I am just starting to learn my electronics and certainly distinction between digital and analog devices is something that will take
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Milled boards
2005-12-26 by James Washer
Well, I too have done this in the past.. but my boards are getting more comples... current board consists of one 28pdip, and four 16pdid chips, 3 DB9s, 2 power
Re: Milled boards
2005-12-26 by crankorgan
I use jumbers or the resistors themselves to make a jump so I don t need a double sided board. ... from one side to another. Thanks ... called, ... Files,
Re: Milled boards
2005-12-26 by crankorgan
In the case of designing a Stepper Chopper board, autorouting is useless. Certain traces have to be run certain ways. Autorouting works great for digital only
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Large or little bubbles
2005-12-26 by Alan King
Drop or two, not half the bottle.. Could improve the evening of the circulation in the center section, basically a foaming volcano. Likely not needed at all,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Large or little bubbles
2005-12-26 by Stefan Trethan
i don t see how etchant foam spilling out of the tank and all over your shop floor would make things better? ST
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Large or little bubbles
2005-12-26 by Alan King
Yes, so am I. Have my boards to cut out, and the CNC to do, so will be doing lots of mechanical things this week anyway. Have some stuff to return too,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Milled boards
2005-12-26 by CNCQuest
Eagle does allow you to auto route on one side of the board only. By indicated N/A in the top side under Autorouter Setup , you will then have Autoroute
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Milled boards
2005-12-25 by James Washer
Excellent question. Is there anyone in the Reno/Sacramento area that would allow me to observe a board being milled? thanks - jim On Sun, 25 Dec 2005 22:34:25
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Milled boards
2005-12-25 by James Washer
Yes, I understand the need to arrange for either jumpers or rivets from one side to another. Thanks On Sun, 25 Dec 2005 18:40:31 -0000
Re: Milled boards
2005-12-25 by Dale Mosby
The idea of being able to use a cnc mill to create two sided boards looks great. Before investing in this technology I would like to observe the process. Is
Re: Milled boards
2005-12-25 by crankorgan
Two side is done using two register pins. The problem is you will have to add jumpers to make connections from one side of the board to the other. With a
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Milled boards
2005-12-25 by James Washer
Two questions 1) Is it reasonable to mill double sided boards? 2) Will Eagle(and scripts) provide code to do the drilling (I d assume so, but I don t like to
Re: Milled boards
2005-12-25 by crankorgan
http://mynock.dhs.org/pcbmilling/ ... Eagle brd to whatever CNC instructions (or whatever they are called, I don t know anything about CNC, sorry).
Re: Milled boards
2005-12-25 by crankorgan
I run CNCPro and it does arcs very fast. The whole idea is to make a board in Eagle and then cut it out. If it flys then the artwork goes off to the PC House.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Milled boards
2005-12-25 by cristian
If you will design square or rectangle pads and will add square to each track s corner, the CNC will spend less time to mill (only X and Y movement instead
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Milled boards
2005-12-25 by James Washer
Nice job John. Can you answer a few questions for me? How does one get from an Eagle brd to whatever CNC instructions (or whatever they are called, I don t
Milled boards
2005-12-24 by crankorgan
From Eagle to a finished board in less than 1 hour each. Drilled,Sanded and Cut http://crankorgan.com/perfchop7.JPG Parts added
Re: Large or little bubbles
2005-12-24 by adicont2
I understand. Thanks for your eplications. I m impatient to see youre pendulum at work. Adrian ... they ... the ... get ... to ... cutting
Re: Large or little bubbles
2005-12-23 by adicont2
...and you are wright again ;-) I made only single sided boards until now...so I have a single sided brain ;-) Adrian ... at
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Large or little bubbles
2005-12-23 by Stefan Trethan
... You are thinking single-sided again ;-) ST
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Large or little bubbles
2005-12-23 by Alan King
... Think of looking at the edge of the vertical standing board as a line, and put another board over to the side, with the top tilted to the board you re
Re: Large or little bubbles - Centrafuge ????
2005-12-23 by crankorgan
Dave Kush is using a glass baking dish with glass marbles to hold the board above the spinning magnet. Link from my conference to Dave s page
Re: Large or little bubbles
2005-12-23 by adicont2
Aha, now I understand. Thanks Stefan. If the board is not perfect verticaly, but a little bit inclined at 30* or less, maybe will be same effect. Adrian ...
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Large or little bubbles
2005-12-23 by Alan King
... Well you have to have the hose going down to the stone anyway, and over the tank edge is preferred for that. Using flat stock it won t really add anything
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Large or little bubbles - Centrafuge ????
2005-12-23 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 12/23/2005 8:35:42 A.M. Central Standard Time, lcdpublishing@yahoo.com writes: Just a thought on this subject, perhpas there is something