Hi!
I will tell you what works well for me!
Software= Express PCB---free
Paper= HP Presentation paper 130g Q2546--$ 13.95 150-200 sheets
Iron= Cheap Dry Iron (No holes in the sole plate) $ 9 at TJ max
Etching tank= Plastic tray from last weeks order of Kung Po Chicken= free (very good etching tank)
Larger plastic or glass caserole dish to soak off the paper in!
Also you fill it with hot water to heat the etching tray.
small piece of plywood or 1/4 inch masonite to put under board when ironing.
Oven Mitt from the kitchen! You dont want to burn your fingers!
Thats what I use! I get excellent results using this paper!
OK! we have about $25 dollars here..
I believe you read the MR Gootie and other people's web pages on this subject..
I now have a GBC H535 laminator to transfer the image.It will do .062 inch thick boards with no modification! I found it for less than $95 on eBay with shipping. Others have found similar deals! It is easier than ironing but on small boards it is easy to get almost Pro quality
boards! I just did two 4.5"x6.5" inch boards with many many traces and pads and it looks so good I almost hate to solder the components on it!
I hope this helps!
Have Fun with it like Iam!
Regards
Mike
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> hi guys new to this network can anyone give me a clue on the cheapest easiest way to get started i used strip board most of the time for building my hobby projects but i would like to be able to make my own pcb's if possible i just purchased a new digital solder station too i have tonns of schematics for projects and always looking for more as i opening a website for free schematics for ppl to download so hi all can anyone help with advice on how to make the boards myself and anyone want to donate schematics to the archive for the site also need info on the cheapest places to buy components and strip board and any items i may need to build my own pcb's
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> thank you
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