--- In
Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Don" <dk31415926@...> wrote:
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "donahn" <donahn@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone makes copper covered perfboard for
etching.
> > Basically, just a copper covered board that's been pre-drilled.
> > Searching on google I can find regular perfboard, perfboard with
etched
> > pads, perfboard with etched strips, but no perfboard with an
intact
> > copper coating.
> >
> > It seems like this would be the ultimate rapid prototyping kit
using
> > toner transfer, especially if you were only using through-hole
> > components. Just etch and start soldering your components in!
No
> > drilling. For SMD, just send all your vias to a pre-existing
hole.
> >
> > I can't be the only person to have thought of this, so are there
some
> > drawbacks to this I'm not aware of? Does anyone know of a
supplier for
> > such a board? Is there some problem using PCB software with a
board
> > with predrilled holes?
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Don
> >
>
> This kind of thing is what we used to prototype on back when
> I was an R&D tech. Take a look here:
>
> http://www.vectorelect.com/Vectorbord.htm
>
> There is a special tool you can buy from them that will
> cut a circular gap around a hole to make a pad. The proto-
> typing system worked great as I recall but the tool was
> pricey and broke easily. I imagine it could be etched like
> any other board if you could get your layout tools to
> understand it.
>
> -don
>
This may work, though the website has some broken links so I can't
get a detailed description. But thanks, I'll look into it!
-Don
P.S. the prototype system also sounds interesting, if I could just
get the website to work.