[sdiy] etched PCB failure....

[Scott Gravenhorst]

I've had to do this, I would suggest using a magnifier and wet the etches
with solder before placing the wire.  The wire should be tinned first. 
Once the solder is flowing, it's liquid nature will be somewhat cohesive
and help to hold the wire in place.  Get some really small wire if you
don't have any, and a small soldering tip.

It does sound like a PITA, (and it was for me), but I think solder and
wire will work the best in the long run.  Take your time, it's not going
to be a project you'll want to hurry.

mark verbos <a0284520 at addcom.de> wrote:
>Hi!
>
>i etched a photo sensitive PCB and it didn't work out all that well. 
>there are many places where small scratches cut traces. Normally I just 
>all a little piece of wire tot he board to jump over these sections. The 
>problem is that some of them are in smaller places where this is not 
>practical. i have considered throwing this one out, but it is a big 
>board (35x16cm), double sided and was quite expensive.
>
>I've heard about these copper pens to fix problems like this. How well 
>do they work? what brand is "the one"? are there any other options? I 
>would hate to just waste this thing.
>
>mark
>

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