When you do four layers, how do you connect to the internal layers?
Regards,
Royce
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, DJ Delorie <dj@...> wrote:
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> My stock includes 0.008 and 0.016 thick SS clad. I have some 0.032
> DS. What I normally do is mask and etch the two (or four) sides
> separately, then adhere them with double-sided sticky tape and drill.
> For small boards, I do both sides on one piece of PCB and cut them
> apart, saving time.
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> Two 0.16 taped together yeild a 1/32" DS. If you add two 0.008 outer
> layers it's a bit thinner than standard 1/16" boards (the copper and
> tape add thickness). However, it's much easier to cut 0.008 and 0.016
> than 1/16" - so I do most of the cutting ∗before∗ taping, then sand or
> file the edges smooth afterwards.
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> Also, the thinner boards work much better in the laminator.
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> I do have some 1/16" stock but as it doesn't fit in the laminator, I
> only use it when I need the extra strength.
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