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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Silkscreen question

From: Dave <theschemer@...>
Date: 2007-12-04

Stefan Trethan wrote:
> Hi,
>
> i use black and it looks great.
> You need to transfer it without the white paper fuzz or remove that afterward.
>
> But then, i'm using PCB stock that is very yellow in color. With the
> almost transparent FR4 you might have less visibility, but i would
> expect it to be OK.
>
> I found that it does not hold well on the smooth side of single-sided
> stock. It sticks like crazy to the epoxy where copper was etched away
> (rough surface). But i have mostly double sided stock anyway.
>
> ST
>
I have some old single sided boards I purchased years ago. They have the
word "Milacron" on the non-copper side. They are an off-white so black
will look good there. I am still getting organized but trying to get off
to a good start.
Thanks,
Dave