Personalized PCB boards - toner method
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The toner method is a good way to get a simple board. you still need
to visit Radio Shack to get the chemicals. and a Sharpie for touch
ups. There are MUCH better pens but sharpies can work.
Tips:
#1) don't try to run traces between pins, it can be done, but is hard
to do successfully every time.
#2) after toner transfer, fill in all the spots you can. dab, don't
draw. blacken the copper.
#3) scratch the black off teh copper when it covers the copper in
places you don't want it.
Dave
--- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "Al Williams" <alw@a...> wrote:
> Have a look at http://www.wd5gnr.com/pcb.htm
>
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> AWC
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>
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Original Message
> > From: Jonathan Peakall [noparse][[/noparse]mailto:jpeakall@m...]
> > Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 9:19 AM
> > To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Personalized PCB boards
> >
> >
> > Mike,
> >
> > I use the laser printer toner method with great sucess, and
> > it only costs about $50 or less to get it set up. I use a
> > Pyrex baking pan with a lid for my etchant and tinning
> > solution, and have a lab type hot plate to put it on. I can
> > easily make pretty complex boards up to about 4" * 6". Take
> > the trouble to tin, it makes assembly MUCH easier.
> >
> > If you go this route, ontact me off list anf I'll be happy to
> > detail my procedure and equipment.
> >
> > Jonathan
> >
> > www.madlabs.info
> >
> >
Original Message
> > From: "Mike Dillon" <laxboy687@e...>
> > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2003 5:52 PM
> > Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Personalized PCB boards
> >
> >
> > > Hey thanks all,
> > > I was actually looking for something I could do at home. I saw
some
> > > sort of kit at radio shack where you layed out the circuit
> > with some
> > > stickers and then you pour some sort of solvent over the
> > board and you
> > > get a PCB. Ill look into it a bit more. But ill try this
> > company if it
> > > really isn't worth getting that kit. Thanks again everyone! -
Mike
> > >
> > >
Original Message
> > > From: Mike Dillon [noparse][[/noparse]mailto:laxboy687@e...]
> > > Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2003 6:03 PM
> > > To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Personalized PCB boards
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > > I just wanted to know what was the best way to make your own PCB
> > > boards. I need my project to be permanent, and I have pretty
good
> > > soldering skills I was just confused about what to get and
> > maybe yall
> > > would share some tips if you have 'em.
> > >
> > > Thanx
> > > -Mike
> > >
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to visit Radio Shack to get the chemicals. and a Sharpie for touch
ups. There are MUCH better pens but sharpies can work.
Tips:
#1) don't try to run traces between pins, it can be done, but is hard
to do successfully every time.
#2) after toner transfer, fill in all the spots you can. dab, don't
draw. blacken the copper.
#3) scratch the black off teh copper when it covers the copper in
places you don't want it.
Dave
--- In basicstamps@yahoogroups.com, "Al Williams" <alw@a...> wrote:
> Have a look at http://www.wd5gnr.com/pcb.htm
>
> Al Williams
> AWC
> * Easy RS-232 Prototyping
> http://www.al-williams.com/awce/rs1.htm
>
>
>
> >
Original Message
> > From: Jonathan Peakall [noparse][[/noparse]mailto:jpeakall@m...]
> > Sent: Monday, April 14, 2003 9:19 AM
> > To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Personalized PCB boards
> >
> >
> > Mike,
> >
> > I use the laser printer toner method with great sucess, and
> > it only costs about $50 or less to get it set up. I use a
> > Pyrex baking pan with a lid for my etchant and tinning
> > solution, and have a lab type hot plate to put it on. I can
> > easily make pretty complex boards up to about 4" * 6". Take
> > the trouble to tin, it makes assembly MUCH easier.
> >
> > If you go this route, ontact me off list anf I'll be happy to
> > detail my procedure and equipment.
> >
> > Jonathan
> >
> > www.madlabs.info
> >
> >
Original Message
> > From: "Mike Dillon" <laxboy687@e...>
> > To: <basicstamps@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2003 5:52 PM
> > Subject: RE: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Personalized PCB boards
> >
> >
> > > Hey thanks all,
> > > I was actually looking for something I could do at home. I saw
some
> > > sort of kit at radio shack where you layed out the circuit
> > with some
> > > stickers and then you pour some sort of solvent over the
> > board and you
> > > get a PCB. Ill look into it a bit more. But ill try this
> > company if it
> > > really isn't worth getting that kit. Thanks again everyone! -
Mike
> > >
> > >
Original Message
> > > From: Mike Dillon [noparse][[/noparse]mailto:laxboy687@e...]
> > > Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2003 6:03 PM
> > > To: basicstamps@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: [noparse][[/noparse]basicstamps] Personalized PCB boards
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > > I just wanted to know what was the best way to make your own PCB
> > > boards. I need my project to be permanent, and I have pretty
good
> > > soldering skills I was just confused about what to get and
> > maybe yall
> > > would share some tips if you have 'em.
> > >
> > > Thanx
> > > -Mike
> > >
> > >
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