[sdiy] etching really fine tracks on a pcb

Tom Arnold xyzzy at sysabend.org
Fri Aug 17 01:06:35 CEST 2007


On Thu, Aug 16, 2007 at 04:42:07PM +0200, Heiko van der Linden wrote:
> I was wondering if people have a solution for this problem. I was personally
> thinking
> about buying a foam etcher or spray etcher, but having no experience with
> these machines
> I figured asking the gurus here first...

You are probably using 1oz copper boards.  Try some 1/2ounce copper boards
instead.

Have a look at this site :
http://www.pulsarprofx.com/PCB/a_Pages/1_Menu/overview.html

Their direct-etch method works pretty well although I usually just throw
boards in the tank and let'em bubble because its easier for me.

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