Laserstar & Jetstar
2004-09-28 by Thomas
Hi Gents thanks for the replies on this topic I will keep searching, btw my mail from this group is not being delivered, as I have to go to the web to view
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] advice on CuCl etchant?
2004-09-27 by Adam Seychell
There seems to be some confusion with CuCl2 etching. There appears to be two ways to etch. One is with chemical oxidizer H2O2 and one without. If there is
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] advice on CuCl etchant?
2004-09-27 by Adam Seychell
If the solutions is translucent emerald green as opposed to opaque dark brown,green then the copper in solution is already completely ooxidized. The dark
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] advice on CuCl etchant?
2004-09-27 by Les Newell
Hi Phil, Is the solution a clear emerald green at the moment? If so I would guess that you are short of acid. If it is murky and more an olive-brown colour
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] advice on CuCl etchant?
2004-09-27 by Leon Heller
... From: Phil To: Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 9:21 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] advice on CuCl
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] advice on CuCl etchant?
2004-09-27 by Stefan Trethan
... Adding copper will not help much. If you add H2O2, does it go? if not HCl is missing (it usually is bluish then). Get the two-eyedroppers titration gear.
advice on CuCl etchant?
2004-09-27 by Phil
I mixed up a batch of HCl and H2O2 and got good etching (which was mostly from the HCl). There were some bubbles but no chlorine gas. I etched 6 double sided
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Laserstar & Jetstar
2004-09-27 by Les Newell
Hi Thomas, I use JetStar film from Rapid Electronics , order code 39-0780 for a pack of 10. It works well for me with an
Re: Laserstar & Jetstar
2004-09-27 by Phil
... I can t help you with your request but can assure you that once you get skilled at it, it doesn t take that long and your results can be outstanding. When
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Laserstar & Jetstar
2004-09-27 by Leon Heller
... From: Thomas To: Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 9:57 AM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Laserstar &
Laserstar & Jetstar
2004-09-27 by Thomas
Hi does anyone have any good or bad experiences with Laserstar or Jetstar Paper that s available from Farnell, and if so what printer are you using to get
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-27 by Leon Heller
... From: ben_englund To: Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 6:36 AM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re:
new paper, great results
2004-09-27 by Phil
I ran out of my office depot inkjet paper so I bought a box of Georgia Pacific Image Plus+ Ink Jet (the redundant + is no typo) and gave it a try for TT. I
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-27 by Larry Taylor
Yes Filaments are prone to break with vibrations and flexing from the on/off. I have been using mine through a transformer for Isolation and have used the same
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-27 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 9/27/2004 12:47:41 AM Central Standard Time, cvrcsoaring@earthlink.net writes: Use a Lamp Dimmer or a small autotransformer to turn down
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-27 by Larry Taylor
Use a Lamp Dimmer or a small autotransformer to turn down the power to your Iron. They will last along time and you can adjust the heat. Works great!!! Larry
Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-27 by ben_englund
I kept going through 30watt irons, tips and elements. Then I got a 15watt iron. Lasts alot longer. Of course I have a problem of forgetting to unplug them.
Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-27 by ben_englund
Hey John, Some tips for making those $7 irons last longer. 1. keep it clean 2. keep it tinned 3. don t overheat it (use a smaller iron when you can) 4. KEEP
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-26 by Alan King
... Second that, Ebay is great for this if you re not in a hurry and wait for a good deal. I ve seen 40 new 12 by 16 boards go for $10 and similar once in a
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner transfer method
2004-09-25 by Nuno T.
Hi Mike, The time between toner transfer and etching only depends on how and where you store the board. Dont forgot that copper oxidates easely and this oxide
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner transfer method
2004-09-25 by Stefan Trethan
On Sat, 25 Sep 2004 19:18:11 -0000, upand_at_them ... I think it can be stored longer. i have once waited a day but usually put it in immediately. ST
Toner transfer method
2004-09-25 by upand_at_them
After transferring the toner to the copper board is it necessary to do the etching right away? Or can it wait a day or more? Mike
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-25 by Stefan Trethan
On Sat, 25 Sep 2004 10:29:36 -0700 (PDT), John Baker ... Most longlife-coated tips last very long. My ERSA tips are still OK after several years. You can eat
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-25 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 9/25/2004 11:56:33 AM Central Standard Time, leon_heller@hotmail.com writes: Ungar was taken over by Weller, a few years ago.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-25 by John Baker
Thanks for all this info. I m fairly new to making PCBs, but do a lot of PCB repair work. I ve gone through soo many radioshack $7 irons. Best regards, John
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-25 by Leon Heller
... From: To: Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 5:33 PM Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-25 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 9/25/2004 5:05:23 AM Central Standard Time, johnbaker_erie_pa@yahoo.com writes: Forgive me for butting in, but I was wondering where I
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board - 1mm iron tips
2004-09-25 by Stefan Trethan
On Sat, 25 Sep 2004 05:18:01 -0700 (PDT), John Baker ... Well, course you could order the tips from the URL i suggested but it certainly isn t the closest
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board - 1mm iron tips
2004-09-25 by John Baker
Thanks for the site. I was just tired of ordering things from radioshack (a 1mm tip is $11 with $5 shipping). Best regards, John Stefan Trethan
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-25 by Leon Heller
... From: John Baker To: Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 11:04 AM Subject: Re:
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board - 1mm iron tips
2004-09-25 by Stefan Trethan
On Sat, 25 Sep 2004 03:04:33 -0700 (PDT), John Baker ... I buy them as replacement tips at my electronics mail order. It s a standard size/shape i thought. If
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-25 by John Baker
Forgive me for butting in, but I was wondering where I might find a 1mm penciltip iron? Regards, John Baker Stefan Trethan wrote: ...
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Homewbrew 1st board
2004-09-25 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 9/24/2004 9:47:18 PM Central Standard Time, upand_at_them@yahoo.com writes: Should I always do this on boards? And does it matter if it
Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-25 by Phil
they work just fine - I bought some a year ago. Thin has an advantage that when you are doing double sided boards, you can see the traces through the board
Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-25 by Phil
there are often good deals on ebay. I got 10 6 x14 1 oz, FR4, 0.062 double sided boards for $25 + $10 (or so) for shipping. Not exactly a lifetime supply
Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-25 by upand_at_them
Wow, Electronic Goldmine s boards are cheap. And they re also only 0.026 (0.66mm) thick. Mike ... etching
Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-25 by ben_englund
... better ... I like surplus sources like Electronics Goldmine Others that I think have some Allelectronics BGMicro ElectronicsExpress
Homewbrew 1st board
2004-09-25 by upand_at_them
Okay, my next question... I see on most circuit boards that they have a ground plane, large areas of copper trace. Should I always do this on boards? And
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-24 by Earl T. Hackett, Jr.
20 some odd years ago we visited China to set up some modern PCB shops. We took along some test pattern PCBs made in our lab. Our Chinese hosts were most
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-24 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 9/24/2004 4:05:06 AM Central Standard Time, leon_heller@hotmail.com writes: Route it manually. Amen! What don t you youngsters understand
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-24 by Stefan Trethan
... Precision sockets (the kind with round turned pins) are very easy to solder top side. i usually apply the iron from the outside and feed the solder from
Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-24 by upand_at_them
Good advice. Thanks, Jan. Mike ... IC s? ... But if you ... times, isn t ... the firm ... proud of their ... lifetime! Another ... #28 or #30 ... end, push
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-24 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 9/23/2004 10:49:19 PM Central Standard Time, upand_at_them@yahoo.com writes: How can I solder a two-sided board if I m using sockets for
[OT]: Eprom Emulator. Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-24 by Alexandre Souza
People, very sorry for the OT, but the info may be of interest of anyone in this list, since we are all involved in electronics, and this is an usefull tool.
Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-24 by upand_at_them
Thanks. I just finished routing my board. And I ended up with just one jumper on top. :)) Mike
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-24 by Dwayne Reid
... In addition to the other advice already given, also consider the use of machine pin IC sockets - Augat & Assman come to mind. Their design allows easy
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-24 by Alexandre Souza
... As the wife of someone here of this list said before, routing PCB is an art , and something you should master. At home, I use just CIRCAD. I do mostly
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Making the simplest board
2004-09-24 by Earl T. Hackett, Jr.
I m getting the same thing. Yahoo did this once before a couple of years ago. ... From: x xx To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, September 23,
Re: PCB Software
2004-09-24 by Michael Monteith
Hey, I found this one that looks pretty good. I haven t got a chance to really dig in and give it a whirl: http://www.expresspcb.com/index.htm But it s free
Re: Making the simplest board
2004-09-24 by upand_at_them
Thanks for all the good advice guys. I now only have six wires left on top to reroute. Mike