Re: [Homebrew_PCBs]OT Eagle vs Protel
2003-12-01 by wheedal99
... I m in a similar boat with my old microsim pcboards/specctra package since they were bought out by orcad, then cadence. You mentioned a gerber too to
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Q: Drilling PCBs
2003-12-01 by Russell Shaw
... Farnell have them and Radio Spares might. They all have 1/8 shank. A board house will give you some if you ask right;) Mektronics in melbourne might have
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Q: Drilling PCBs
2003-12-01 by Leon Heller
... From: Adam Bradley To: Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 3:11 AM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Q:
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs]OT Eagle vs Protel
2003-12-01 by Leon Heller
... From: Ron Amundson To: Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 1:20 AM Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs]OT
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Q: Drilling PCBs
2003-12-01 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 11/30/2003 9:13:18 PM Central Standard Time, adam_j_bradley@yahoo.com writes: Any other issues that could be causing this? I suppose the
Re: spray Etching of TT
2003-12-01 by wheedal99
... again tonight and got a good transfer. On further inspection I ... using my ... areas did ... I ... It may be possible that you are overheating the toner.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] spray Etching of TT
2003-12-01 by John van Loon
I am using a Lexmark e210 printer, the enchants is hot. I use an iron and a metal plate to heat the board. The metal plate (1/4 steel) is much flatter than the
Q: Drilling PCBs
2003-12-01 by Adam Bradley
Afternoon all. I ve made a couple of attempts at etching/drilling and have had a few tracks lift during drilling. I ve always lacquered before drilling and I m
Re: Laminator Database
2003-12-01 by Moore
Thanks, You read my mind. I was looking at that exact laminator and wondering about posting who has what that has worked. Phil
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs]OT Eagle vs Protel
2003-12-01 by Ron Amundson
I ve used Protel for years, but have never upgraded since 1995. Certain software bugs which used to seem minor are getting really irritating as the complexity
Laminator Database
2003-11-30 by mycroft2152
I ve put a file in the Database section comparing the results of different laminator / paper combinations. Please add your own recommendations. The first
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Why I don't like the Photos folder
2003-11-30 by Dave Martindale
... That s a stunningly stupid decision on egroups/yahoo s part. They create a Photos area so members can share images, allow people to upload large detailed
Re: spray Etching of TT
2003-11-30 by wheedal99
... a spray ... sprayed ... and the ... Good questions; I ll add a few more: Board cleaning is probably the biggest buggabo; sometimes you can get good
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] spray Etching of TT
2003-11-30 by Stefan Trethan
On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 12:01:06 -0500, John van Loon ... i assume you have cleaned the board well? maybe the mechanical force from spraying is too much for the
Etching of TT
2003-11-30 by John van Loon
I made a really great looking toner transfer. When I etched it in a spray tank (standard chemicals not FeCl) several traces got slowly sprayed away. It seemed
Why I don't like the Photos folder
2003-11-30 by Steve
From the moderator: I do like the Next/Prev and the thumbnails. However, my big problem with the Photos folder is that only the uploader and the moderator
Re: SMT Solder
2003-11-30 by Steve
... Check the Links for SMT soldering tips. Steve
SMT Solder
2003-11-30 by Moore
I ve never done any surface mount soldering. I am under the impression there is a solder/flux/paste that holds the part and can be heated in an oven, correct?
Re: Toner Transfer questions...
2003-11-29 by wheedal99
... more ... I do anywhere from 6 - 12 passes through mine. I use high-clay content glossy magazine paper. My favorite issues are GEO WORLD a GIS trade
Re: Toner Transfer questions...
2003-11-29 by Steve
Only $16 for 60 sheets (plus shipping) from Jet Print s website. http://www.jetprintphoto.com/c/c3.asp Steve
Re: Toner Transfer questions...
2003-11-29 by Steve
... I would also like to know: If you are using a regular laminator such as the Royal Sovereign, not the special ones, how many times do you pass it through
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Adhesives and Ferric Chloride
2003-11-28 by Stefan Trethan
On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 15:45:26 -0800, Bob & Linda Gardner ... i see... strange stuff.. thanks for the link.. I m not sure to which glue sold here i should
Re: Adhesives and Ferric Chloride
2003-11-28 by Ben H. Lanmon
... it all the ... Really Goop is not Funny Stuff , it is a Serious Adhesive with a Funny Name. Can Glue just about anything, just don t use it on something
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Adhesives and Ferric Chloride
2003-11-28 by Bob & Linda Gardner
There are actually lots of types of Goop. See: http://eclecticproducts.com/goop/adhesives.asp Bob
Re: Adhesives and Ferric Chloride
2003-11-28 by Ben H. Lanmon
It is a Silicon Based Glue. Go to www.eclecticproducts.com you can read all about it from the manufacture of GOOP. Ben
Re: Looking for opinions on PCB methods....
2003-11-28 by Ben H. Lanmon
I use the positive method using MG Chemicals borads, etch with Ferric Chloride. I like this best of any that I have tried. Yes it is a lot of stuff to have
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Adhesives and Ferric Chloride
2003-11-28 by Stefan Trethan
On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 22:50:53 -0000, Ben H. Lanmon ... That goop must be really funny stuff... You guys glue everything with it? I get crazy
Re: Adhesives and Ferric Chloride
2003-11-28 by Ben H. Lanmon
... I have used Goop , you can find it at Home Depot, Lowes, Wal Mart, etc. They offer it in different packages for different uses and sometime at
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner Transfer questions...
2003-11-28 by Victor Faria
I have been using the pressnpeel blue only because I have quite a bit of it. as far as passes I normally do 3 when I purchased it dynaart told me I only needed
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner Transfer questions...
2003-11-28 by Alan King
... The JetPrintPhoto (one many have had good luck with on websites) is also a Hammermill product, quite likely the Walmart is the same just house branded.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner Transfer questions...
2003-11-28 by Bob & Linda Gardner
Thanks for the reply, Victor. Are you using it with toner transfer paper or with regular glossy paper? Do you get your good results with just one pass
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner Transfer questions...
2003-11-28 by Anthony Toft
Thanks for all the replies! What a difference the paper makes, I got the Hammermill Multi-Project Photo Paper from Walmart, it was about $6.50 for 20 sheets.
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner Transfer questions...
2003-11-28 by Victor Faria
Yes ,I m using the laminator I have had 100% results since starting to use it. regards victor ... From: Bob & Linda Gardner To:
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner Transfer questions...
2003-11-28 by milwiron@terrorbydesign.com
If your copier or laser printer (whichever you re using) will feed it, try pages from a Jameco Electronics catalog, it s the best I ve found for doing
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner Transfer questions...
2003-11-28 by Bob & Linda Gardner
Hi Anthony, I m about the same place you are, learning to make PCBs using the toner transfer method. I went to a local chain of paper stores called The Paper
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner Transfer questions...
2003-11-28 by Stefan Trethan
On Fri, 28 Nov 2003 17:03:23 -0000, Leon Heller ... that s right. I too had no luck with plain copier paper. The toner sticks way too
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner Transfer questions...
2003-11-28 by Leon Heller
... From: Anthony To: Sent: Friday, November 28, 2003 4:51 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner Transfer
Toner Transfer questions...
2003-11-28 by Anthony
Being new to this, I am trying to make a toner transfer board. I have made one very simple postage stamp sized board and it worked OK. I am now trying to do a
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: how can i prevent corosion?
2003-11-27 by JanRwl@AOL.COM
In a message dated 11/27/2003 3:37:15 AM Central Standard Time, Johnman@direcpc.com writes: The name of the material would suggest tin plating, but there is no
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] how can i prevent corosion?
2003-11-27 by Stuart Winsor
In article , ... Tin plating can often help. If you can t find the proprietry products someone recently posted the formula here. -- __
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: how can i prevent corosion?
2003-11-27 by Stefan Trethan
I have very good results with colophony solved in laquer thinner. Can be a bit sticky before totally dry. colophony is the resin of pine tree i think. it is a
Re: how can i prevent corosion?
2003-11-27 by johnman_001
... (corosion). ... I have achieved good results with Tinnit (DATAK) tin plate . The stuff (shipped in powder form) dissolves in warm to hot water and works
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] how can i prevent corosion?
2003-11-27 by Leon Heller
... All the big suppliers like Farnell stock this sort of stuff. I use something called Flux SK10 made by Kontakt Chemie. It s an aerosol flux. It takes some
how can i prevent corosion?
2003-11-27 by mumin55555
i am making a lot of pcbs but after a while they oxidize (corosion). i couldnt find any flux on electronics stores (here in israel i could hardly find copper
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: 4 layer diy
2003-11-27 by Markus Zingg
... You probably guessed it already - I have the material from Bungard. Markus
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: 4 layer diy
2003-11-27 by Adam Seychell
... I was just going to say you can try making a 4 layer PCB using two 0.8mm double sided panels and laying a piece of glass cloth between the them. But now
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: 4 layer diy
2003-11-27 by Markus Zingg
... Yes, the main advantage is that it s easier to handle. No need to isolate. I.e. if say at some spot there is no glue in the inner layer, it would not
Re: 4 layer diy
2003-11-26 by Steve
... the bond ... Epoxy has definitely improved. I gained a strong distrust of 5 minute epoxies from the 70 s and 80 s (dating myself) as they d always end up
Re: Adhesives and Ferric Chloride
2003-11-26 by Steve
Good tip! The straight solvent cement requires very close fitting joints, the thick stuff does not. You can make your own joint filling stuff by mixing some
Re: Adhesives and Ferric Chloride
2003-11-26 by Steve
I wouldn t use cyanoacrylate, either. If you can cut and sand the pieces to fit very tightly together, solvent welding is the way to go. Degrease before