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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] making surface mount boards

From: Henry Liu <henryjliu@...>
Date: 2009-07-24

>
> Yes, you can use a syringe. I've done that plenty of times. Not as
> predictable as a stencil, but it certainly does work.

Does the drop size matter?
Does it need to flat?

>
> If you have a photo-UV home-etch setup, you can make stencils with
> aluminum foil pretty easily.
>

Any links to the aluminum foil method?

I saw http://www.pololu.com/ will print mylar pretty cheap.

Some people seem to use a cricut machine
http://www.instructables.com/id/Create_Solder_Paste_Stencils_with_Cricut/

Finally, you can buy a laser cutter on ebay for about $1000-$1500 if
you're doing this often.