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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] flex circuits by hand?

From: Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2003-07-17

thanks for that info about the purposes.
i still do not like this flexible stuff.
not for soldering components on it. as cable it is ok.
but thats only my opinion.

i guess you already read this:

http://www.pcbspecialist.com/EBasematerial.htm

search for flexible.

may need writing some mails but may result in some samples?


especially this note may be interesting: (Rolled ultra thin FR4 for
flexible applications).
it at matsushita...

i would try this if it is flexible enough/can be used as cable/connector.
because it should be the same to use as thick fr4, i do not trust this
plastic foil things very much ;-).

keep us informed please if you get something.


there are loads of "flexible material" providers in the above list url.
if you check all homepages and write a mail to every interesting one you
get some samples for sure.

check all and choose the best. i think the materials may need photoresist
coating done by you.
this is no problem i think. but putting the copper on i would not think to
be possible so easy.


hope you find some material...

regards
stefan