PCB pens

[Tony Clark]

> However, your idea is pretty much EXACTLY the same one I had except I
> was hoping to solder over the jumps for strength.
> 
> I found that yes, if you solder each pad, and then clean REALLY WELL,
> you can "connect the dots" with the pen and it works.  However, being as
> how the stuff dries with the consistancy of "white out" or "liquid
> paper", you'll find yourself doubting both the reliability and
> resistivity of the new painted on trace.  I couldn't bring myself to
> trust that a board made in this matter would both perform well and last
> for any duration.  Also, if you plan to draw a long trace, you'll need
> some space as the paint's a little hard to control.  Maybe you can come
> up with a new twist on the technique that will improve reliability.

   I've seen this stuff used mainly in physics labs where you paint 
traces onto sheets of paper and then do simple little experiments with 
it.  I kinda doubt (as explained) that it would be useful for repairing 
PCBs.

   Tony

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