For this particular problem I recommend one-sided scissor cut boards. Etch each side separately. After you etch them, you can see through them to align them quite precisely by sight. Goldmine Electronics sells that type of board.
Regards,
Royce
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "awakephd" <a_wake@...> wrote:
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> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "awakephd" <a_wake@> wrote:
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> > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "lineunderwaterservices" <neptune769@> wrote:
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> > > Hello Everyone,
> > >
> > > I am new to this forum and making PCBs for that matter. I know a
> > > little about electronics. I can read a schematic and solder a kit
> > > together for example. I just can't design my own circuits. I am also
> > > learning to program Atmel microcontrollers. I have several projects
> > > that require me to make my own boards. I can't justify using a board
> > > house. So I thought I could learn what method fits my needs. I already
> > > have a laser printer. I don't plan on making many boards so I just
> > > want an inexpensive way to make them. The two projects I have at the
> > > moment is a board for a CNC router and a Control/power supply board
> > > for a surveillance camera. I live in South East Texas. So there is
> > > just a little about me.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Dennis
> > >
> >
> > Welcome from another newcomer...
> >
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> I should have added: the two parts of the process that have been least successful for me so far are aligning the top and bottom layers, and drilling the holes. In both cases, I've gotten usable boards, but they are not as good in these respects as I would like. More work to do ...
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> Andy
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