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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: baking paper TT

From: Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2010-02-27

Yes, bummer, as you put it.

Still looks very nice as component legend!

ST

On Sat, Feb 27, 2010 at 11:50 AM, sailingto <sailingtoo@...> wrote:
> No I have not tried to etch a board.  By "prone to problems" - what type of problems to you mean? The copper looked very clean...  Is there a bit of silicone left on the copper that prevents the copper from etching good?
>
> Wait, you said ground planes and wide traces - that would indicate the toner portion gave problems - etched thru the toner?  I did notice the ground plane had several light spots but thought that was due to toner cartridge was getting low....  Oh well - bummer I guess:(
>
> I've got a couple of buddies who plan to make boards this weekend - we'll see how it turns out for them.
>
> Ken H>
>