On Thu, 16 Nov 2006 10:45:41 +0100, Lez <
lez.briddon@...> wrote:
>
>> > I cant wait to get a plotter that works.
>>
>>
>> to do what, exactly?
> draw the resist direct, as I dont work with SMD etc the resolution will
> be fine.
>
I've been there, done that, and it was a PITA. Slow like you wouldn't
believe, resolution as bad as it gets, uneven line width because of uneven
speed, lotsa problems. I wouldn't recommend it.
>>
>> Why do you not use a fuser unit or laminator? Why do you torture
>> yourself
>> with the iron?
> I dont have a spare fuser........
> I'm really thinking of sending this board design out to be fabbed and
> paying the money, I know I want an initial 20 or so it may be worth it
> just as a stress reducer.......
Yes, for 20 it is reasonable to have them made. Look at futurlec and also
check the links section.
> I have had a look and I happy that I can use 2 of those 20 or so
> prints which means I can build a couple of prototypes this week.
What i don't get is why you made a heap of boards? Why didn't you just
clean the same few and re-used them? ;-)
ST