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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Silkscreen question

From: Dave <theschemer@...>
Date: 2007-12-03

Harvey White wrote:
> Two methods, one TT, on not.
> TT: create the SS layer, then transfer it to the top of the board. Use
> white film (from Pulsar) and laminate again. Use tape to remove the
> excess. Instant silk screen layer. Be careful of SMT devices,
> though.
>
> Not:
> Take a transparency and reverse print it (reverse the image) so that
> you have to view through the transparency to see the image.
>
> Reverse and glue to top of board (or use carpet tape). Drill board.
>
> Color can be used.
>
> Note that there is no "white" ink jet ink available, and I have never
> heard of "white" toner...
>
> Harvey
>
>
>> Thanks,
>> Dave
>>
Sounds good to me. I am using single sided boards so using the TT method
will it transfer to the fiberglass or non-copper layer ok? Or is that
what plan B is for. :)
Thanks,
Dave