[sdiy] making PCBs, what's your method?

[TIm Daugard]

> I've been etching PCBs at home for years. In best times I draw schematic
> in the morning, design PCB about noon, and by the evening I had soldered
> working circuit. For that reason nothing beats home made PCBs - it's
> quick.

Everything I build is for my own use. I gave up on etching PC boards. I can
build a circuit on prefboard faster than I can layout a PC board and etch it.
With most schematics it takes about 30 minutes per IC (up to 16 pins). I have
reached the point where I can hand wire and assemble a module in 2-3 hours. The
longest time (almost) is spent laying out and drilling the front panel.

Tim Daugard

Back from vacation and spending the LONGEST time catching up on mail. You people
put a lot out in the last three weeks.