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----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary" <questuk1@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 4:56 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] newbie..help.. best way to produce DIY, PCB in UK


> Hi,
>
> I want to make a few PCBs only about 15 components, PIC micro, few
> resistors, caps, leds, etc, so the track spacing is not that critical
> ( i have read through your posts and you seem to be trying to get the
> best result down to thousandths etc) But for my project thats not too
> important! as long as i can solder to the 18 pin pic, that will do (no
> tracks going between the pins)
>
> Can you recommend paper (i have epson c64 inkjet) and materials,
> developer and etcher?
>
> Also where to get these at reasonable price in UK?

Mega Electronics sells JetStar fim for use in inkjet printers. It's much
better than OHP transparency material. You need a UV exposure unit, of
course; I made my own for a few pounds.

Leon