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I gave my first shot at PCB etching using a cheap Radio Shack kit. It consisted of 2 copper clad boards, etching solution, a marker, and resist ink remover.<BR>
Instead of using the marker I opted for the transfer stickers. I was able to transfer them on to the board after a little practice. I then placed the board in the etching solution for 20 minutes(like instructions said). I checked it out and there wasn't even a quarter copper faded yet! <BR>
To make a long story short, I let it sit about another 45 minutes and jiggled the tank around a little. The copper was finally gone, but my traces were horrible!! Leaving the PCB in the solution that long made my transfer stickers thinner and brittle, thus allowing the solution to creep through.<BR>
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Is this how etching with solution always is? What method does everyone else use. <BR>
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-proto<BR>
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<FONT COLOR="#008000"><FONT SIZE="2">"By pressing down a special key it plays a little melody."<BR>
Kraftwerk, "Pocket Calculator"</FONT></FONT> <BR>
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