Hi All,
Could someone give me a few pointers. This I am sure has been discussed but
I am not sure where to look for the answer so I thought I'd ask.
I tried to build my own PCB with the radio shack kit but the traces are
terrible. They aren't smooth, they are jagged. The traces are thick then
too thin. I used a sharpie, didn't work well. Used the radio shack black
traces that you press on to the copper clad board. Very cumbersome and
results weren't good.
Double sided was even worse.
What is a simple way to make my own double-side PCB ... even a single to
start is good. Where do I find a small drill bit? Mine are too thick and
the holes are too big that the DIP sockets don't fit properly. Is there
freeware to draw a circuit board, print on something to transfer to a copper
clad board? Or is there something better than chemical etching with the
radio shack stuff?
I would like something inexpensive... guess the radio shack stuff is pretty
cheap and easy to purchase without waiting days for the mail. I've a inkjet
HP, epson printer. An old(very old) HP fax machine. Toner seems to be
expensive. I've read some ppl speak of photo etching. How complex is that?
I don't need a really professionally done PCB but something better than
what I've been using from radio shack(press on traces, sharpie markers etc).
Any suggestions are most welcomed
Steve
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