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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] How fine can you etch with toner transfer?

From: "Leon" <leon355@...>
Date: 2008-10-01

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From: "lcdpublishing" <lcdpublishing@...>
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Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2008 10:54 AM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] How fine can you etch with toner transfer?



> Anyone one care to share some experiences with narrow traces and DIY
> processes?
>
> Also, I am not opposed to using PCBs pre-coated with etch resist if
> that would improve results.

I get 8 mil without any problems with photo-etch, although I normall use 10
mil. I have got 5 mil on test boards but haven't actually tried it on a real
design.

Leon
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