I'll keep the group abreast of my progress. I'm just amazed that you were able to get 1 mil
traces that came out that nice. I think that I read about 5 mil being the best that was
previously done with consistent, reliable results. I'm not gonna ask you to do a bunch of
specific testing, but it would be good to know the smallest reliable trace that you're
getting from the updated process once you have a chance to make a few more boards for
use beyond proof of concept.
1 mil traces and inkjet printed solder mask is a hobbyist dream come true. Using thin
brass stock to make solder paste stencils using the same process and having a toaster
oven set up for reflow soldering, the hobbyist could have one heck of an advanced setup
for very little cost, all while eliminating the need for time consuming drilling to
accomodate a bunch of through hole components. Now you know my end goal. :)
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, William Nelson <wnnelson@...> wrote:
>
> No testing, but they all looked very solid to me. I will go out and check to be sure, but
I'm
> pretty darn sure they are OK. I too considered some sort of preheating arrangement,
heat gun,
> lamp, element under the feed table with thermostat, the list goes on. Can't do it all at
once. I
> will be switching to a cheaper ink soon so keep us posted.
>