Correct me if I'm wrong folks,
but using a double sided board for a single sided circuit would mean
at the very least etching around all the drill holes to prevent the
component leads creating short circuits.
I would say single sided is best for single sided circuits.
If the double sided board is significantly cheaper for you, you may be
able to peel the foil off one side... try on a scrap end first..
maybe start it with a knife blade... It peels off the board I am
using currently, but that is a cheaper SRBP board (I'm a cheapskate)
Actually, SRBP is a good choice if you don't need Fibreglass strength
etc as is is far kinder on the drill bits, guillotine and wallet!
Chris (-=Spiyda=-)
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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "sbdwag" <sbdwag@...> wrote:
>
> Im getting ready to order some double sided FR-4 from abcfab and have
> a question.
>
> Right now I do not plan on making very many double sided boards. Its
> more difficult to find single sided pcbs and was wonder how I could
> cover the top side without putting a resist layer on it before I etch.
> Is there a cheap paint that I could spray on it and remove after
etching.
>
> Any other advantages or disadvantages to having double sided vs single
> sided pcbs when you are only using one side.
>
> Regards
> Wag
>