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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Direct Laser.

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2007-11-20

Not sure if the laser will work together with the rotating mirror in a
printer (if it is still strong enough to burn something).

But it's an idea.

ST

On Nov 20, 2007 1:14 PM, mhel <rt2d_user@...> wrote:

>
> I'm actually more interested on his other idea of replacing the laser
> diode of the printer but instead of UV one, use a laser diode from a
> dvd burner. I could then coat a PCB with black etch resist ink and
> burn the layout on it. The downside tho, from what I've seen on other
> hacks on dvd burner laser diode, it'd be very slow, and I still have
> to etch the board afterwards. Not to mention if the laser diode would
> actually be compatible with the controller. Anyhow it's just a
> thought, just another fun project for a hobbyist like me.
>