Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Soldering DIP sockets on the top of the board
2004-06-13 by Stefan Trethan
... don t try ;-) It s bad enough with me trying all the time. st
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Soldering DIP sockets on the top of the board
2004-06-13 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 6/13/2004 5:40:47 PM Central Standard Time, stefan_trethan@gmx.at writes: happened to a collegue with a plcc with 100 or more pins. Ist es
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] bit cleaning while drilling PCBs
2004-06-13 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 6/13/2004 5:20:21 PM Central Standard Time, dg140@freenet.carleton.ca writes: Then gain, the bit is not for plexiglass or plastics, and ths
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Soldering DIP sockets on the top of the board
2004-06-13 by Stefan Trethan
... happened to a collegue with a plcc with 100 or more pins. Isn t symmetrical but we made it work with a mini grinder. good idea with the wire-wraps by the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] bit cleaning while drilling PCBs
2004-06-13 by Stefan Trethan
On Sun, 13 Jun 2004 18:19:57 -0400 (EDT), ... other materials than pcb will of course clog up the drill. pcbs don t because the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Soldering DIP sockets on the top of the board
2004-06-13 by dg140@freenet.carleton.ca
I m breaking in here midthread. If it s high profile you re wanting, can you use a high profile socket. I needed to raise some dis switches up to let their
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] bit cleaning while drilling PCBs
2004-06-13 by dg140@freenet.carleton.ca
Thanks, Jan. I must be doing something wrong. Then gain, the bit is not for plexiglass or plastics, and ths speed might be too high. The particular board
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Soldering DIP sockets on the top of the board
2004-06-13 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
Another thing you can do, if space is not terribly critical is use wire-wrap sockets and a suitable (discardable) spacer to hold the socket-body maybe 0.2
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] bit cleaning while drilling PCBs
2004-06-13 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 6/13/2004 12:13:09 PM Central Standard Time, dg140@freenet.carleton.ca writes: While drilling Many small holes in PCBS--or any plastic or
Re: Soldering DIP sockets on the top of the board
2004-06-13 by brudda2003
... DIP ... holes. ... Try this . . . http://www.pic101.com/pcb/thru.htm
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Soldering DIP sockets on the top of the board
2004-06-13 by Stefan Trethan
... i think that might make the plastic look ugly. the pin to the bottom is very narrow, which will cause a long, slow heating on top. ... you can buy them as
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] bit cleaning while drilling PCBs
2004-06-13 by Stefan Trethan
On Sun, 13 Jun 2004 11:54:35 -0400 (EDT), ... I don t run into that problem with FR4, which material do you use? I guess compressed
Re: Soldering DIP sockets on the top of the board
2004-06-13 by Dave Mucha
... Do you just heat the bottom and touch the top with some solder ? will that solder to the pad on the top ? I have found that you can easily seperate the
bit cleaning while drilling PCBs
2004-06-13 by dg140@freenet.carleton.ca
While drilling Many small holes in PCBS--or any plastic or plexiglass for that matter--it seems that the bit will become coated with plastics. Either it just
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Soldering DIP sockets on the top of the board
2004-06-13 by John Johnson
If you use a socket with machined pins, it will stand up enough that you can solder on the top and bottom. Regards, JJ
Re: Soldering DIP sockets on the top of the board
2004-06-13 by bsjoelund
Hi Dave, If you are able to apply solder from top, why not solder on top and bottom? I always use turned dip socket pins. Bengt ... DIP ... holes.
Soldering DIP sockets on the top of the board
2004-06-13 by Dave Mucha
Hi all, I know I read a site that showed a tried and true way to solder a DIP socket from the bottom, but apply solder at the top. this would be to allow top
problem creating gerbers from easytrax 2.06.
2004-06-12 by David Saum
Any easytrax 2.06 gurus out there? My problem is that when I create gerbers with easytrax, and view them with gc-prevue, all the lines are narrow and the fills
[Homebrew_PCBs] TT for signs / front panels
2004-06-12 by Stefan Trethan
Hi all, I have found a slightly unusual use for TT component outline printing. Well, see for yourself: You can make signs,
Re: Fuser unit conversion steps/instructions/etc.
2004-06-12 by luismoreira_2004
Hi Alexandre No, I m Portuguese and I live in England,UK. Best regards Luis ... the ... few ... laser ... use ... have no ... the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Fuser unit conversion steps/instructions/etc.
2004-06-11 by Alexandre Souza
... Luis, are you in Brazil? ... Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.699 / Virus
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] weird toner cartridges
2004-06-11 by Alexandre Souza
... Can you send a photo? This remembers Toshiba Pagemaster and likes ... Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system
New to group
2004-06-10 by dvcamvideo2004
I found a HP Laserjet 4 plus that is up for grabs for free. Is this a good choice for use in making boards. Anyone have details for converting this machine?
weird toner cartridges
2004-06-10 by ghoolsby
I ve got a supply of small triangular toner cartridges. Is there any way to identify what printer they go with?
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] smd solder paste thinning
2004-06-10 by mpdickens
... Add a very little ipa to the gycerine in order to use it as a flux. Start with something like 20 parts glycerine to 1 part ipa. If it gums up and turns
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] smd solder paste thinning
2004-06-10 by Stefan Trethan
... just tried it, seems to work well. It mixes ok and there are no violent explosions. I must try glycerine as a flux if you say it is so good... thanks ST
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] smd solder paste thinning
2004-06-10 by mpdickens
... Try it without the ipa. The solder paste should mix with the glycerine. If it does not, then add a little ipa. Best Marvin ===== Registered Linux User No.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] smd solder paste thinning
2004-06-10 by Stefan Trethan
... well, was shopping. Bought some glycerine and IPA. Found it at the chem. shop and was again positive surprised that it cost a third of what it would cost
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Fuser unit conversion steps/instructions/etc.
2004-06-09 by Stefan Trethan
On Wed, 09 Jun 2004 12:37:07 -0000, luismoreira_2004 ... look how the rollers are suspended, if the thick boards will fit. look if the
Re: Fuser unit conversion steps/instructions/etc.
2004-06-09 by luismoreira_2004
Hi Guys I have not tryed the method your describing or even understand the thermal transfer method, but I would like to give it a go in a few weeks and I do
Re: CNC mills
2004-06-09 by Ballendo
Richard, Coming along nicely. Thank you for asking. Expect an update post in a few days... Ballendo ... Ballendo, How is the design / manufacture of the mills
Re: Laminator question
2004-06-09 by wheedal99
... pages ... the ... at the ... metod with ... I don t find I need more than 1 side bound. I make a .5-1 boarder on 1 side with a glue stick. You only need
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Laminator question
2004-06-08 by Stefan Trethan
... well, i tried it with gluing both sheets of paper to a strip of pcb at the edge. then slide the board in against that pcb and feed. i used that metod with
Re: Laminator question
2004-06-08 by Greg Codori
... artwork. ... One of the links in the database points to a method of printing out the two seperate images on two pages. Then tape 3 sides of the pages to
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Laminator question
2004-06-08 by Stefan Trethan
On Tue, 08 Jun 2004 18:07:58 -0000, Greg Codori ... I m especially interested on how it works for the doublesided artwork. I m still
Re: Laminator question
2004-06-08 by Greg Codori
... that ... Thank you very much for the information! I ll keep the group updated if I m able to pick up the laminator for $.99, and what the results are with
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Laminator question
2004-06-08 by Stefan Trethan
... i wouldn t expect it to be a problem. if you laminate something it also seals the edges, which are not that thick. st
Re: Laminator question
2004-06-08 by Greg Codori
... (thinner ... I checked out the database, and saw that the larger version of the model I listed is present with good results. My next questions is this: If
Re: Laminator question
2004-06-08 by Steve
... wrote: ... ... Look in the Database section of the list, people have listed which laminators do and don t work. Steve
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Laminator question
2004-06-08 by Stefan Trethan
On Tue, 08 Jun 2004 16:57:11 -0000, Greg Codori ... You could use a printer or copier fuser unit. I use one with great success and we
Laminator question
2004-06-08 by Greg Codori
I am interested in doing some photo etching of 0.01 brass sheets that are 4x10 , and I would like to try the TT method of transfering my image to brass.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Header connectors. ribbon connector
2004-06-08 by Stefan Trethan
... Yes, but there are also connectors which have individual contacts. it is only a black plastic housing in which you slide the contacts. you must solder or
Re: Header connectors. ribbon connector
2004-06-08 by Dave Mucha
... the ... to ... ICSP, 1 ... rig ... A question here is ribbon cable required ? That implies a insulation displacement type of device. An alternative is to
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Header connectors. ribbon connector
2004-06-08 by Anthony Toft
... It is for one off projects, I want to use 2x3 connectors, 5 for ICSP, 1 clipped out for key. If I can t find a 2x3 ribbon connector I will rig one up from
Re: Header connectors. ribbon connector
2004-06-07 by ballendo
Hello, Maybe I m missing something here... If we re using ICSP, which uses only 5 pins; why do we want to give up board space (and pay more for not only the
Re: Header connectors. ribbon connector
2004-06-07 by Dave Mucha
... ribbon, ... A fast solution is to use an old 9 pin serial connector from an Old PC. When you pull the motherboard out, there is always a serial connector
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Header connectors.
2004-06-07 by Alexandre Souza
... There is, mine AVR programmer (from atmel) uses this connector... I d changed it to the usual 2x5 connector ... Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Header connectors.
2004-06-06 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 6/6/2004 8:22:25 AM Central Standard Time, toftat@cowshed.8m.com writes: How much hassle is it to cut them off a longer strip (like getting
Re: Where to get small quantities of soldermask
2004-06-06 by twb8899
... I have a roll of DuPont 8140 dry film soldermask if you need some. A vacuum laminator is the best way to apply this film but I ve used a sheet of thin
Re: Header connectors.
2004-06-06 by ballendo
Hello, WHY use a dual row? Use a single row snap-able header, and mate it with an AMP MTA .100 IDC connector... This connector type is also sold by molex, but