[sdiy] pcb question

[j vallier]

Hi,

As for PCB, if you're using toner transfers, stay away from 10mil traces. 
Make them as thick as you can--30mil is fine. Even if you transfer it to the 
pcb and some traces "spread out" from the transfer process you can always 
use an Xact-o knife to scrape away the toner and avoid shorts.

I use Mac at home for schematic/PCB. I have DesignWorks for schematic and 
use Protel Autotrax for layout. Protel doesn't support Mac anymore though :(

HTH

Peff






>From: mostaware at mac.com
>To: Synth-diy <synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl>
>Subject: [sdiy] pcb question
>Date: Fri, 4 Apr 2003 09:22:17 -0800
>
>I'v started using OdmondPCB for OSX and it seems OK.  good for free.  
>another mac users out there?  what are you using?
>
>here's my question.  What's a good trace width for a diy project?  I 
>currently have my design set to 30 mil for trace width, the default was 10 
>which is far too thin in my mind.  I will be attempting to use DynaArt 
>Design's toner transfer system to lay down my design to the board.  anyone 
>else try this?  If it doesn't turn out so well, i just just go over it with 
>a sharpie, right?
>


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