Hmmm ... you're welcome to use the RepRap wiki for all of that stuff. It's
more fun that way. :)
-Sebastien
On May 13, 2010 02:07:51 pm Stefan Trethan wrote:
> I think there are many good ideas in there.
>
> I'd like to put my notes about toner transfer (especially creating a
> laminator from used printer parts) and homemade drill stand somewhere.
> I used to host them on my own site, but the webspace no longer exists.
> Also I have a neat PCB holder for etching which I would like to
> document some day. It allows clamping boards without getting dirty.
>
> Four or five years ago I would have started the wiki, right now I
> don't think I can muster the dedication, after all I only make a board
> myself very rarely now, but I'd sure want to contribute, beats writing
> the same thing over and over here.
>
> ST
>
> On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 7:49 PM, Jack@... <jack@...> wrote:
> > A FAQ should, IMHO, have some semblance of order.
> >
> > Let me suggest...
> >
> > Intro: A quick overview of what/why/where/who/when we like/use homebrewed
> > PCBs. Also, where to find the email discussion group (how to subscribe
> > and un-subscribe) and its archives.
> >
> > Techniques:
> > Design/layout:
> > DIY by hand
> > software
> > 'copy and paste' (using or modifying others designs)
> > Mechanical:
> > additive vs subtractive techniques
> > additive like via reprap, or laying down conductive
> > material on an insulating substrate
> > subtractive etching
> > other or combined methods?
> > Boards/materials used
> > material, its properties, including chemical and temprature
> > range/sensativity.
> > rigid
> > flexible
> > fiberglass
> > phenolic (sp)
> > others
> > single sided vs double sided
> > VIAs
> > rivets
> > wires through holes
> > plated through holes
> > Resist methods
> > drawing with resistive ink
> > manual
> > plotter
> > photo resist
> > inkjets
> > laser resist papers
> > laser resist on paper
> > laser direct on PCB
> >
> > Etching
> > etchants
> > commerical
> > DIY
> > storage
> > dry
> > liquid
> > concentrate
> > reuse
> > disposal
> > nutralization
> > recycling
> > proper disposal methods (healthy and 'earth friendly')
> >
> > Silk Screen & solder resist to cover non-soldered areas
> >
> > Plating connections, include pro's, con's, relative pricing
> > gold
> > other
> >
> > Holes
> > mounting
> > via's (see above)
> > component
> > drilling
> > by hand
> > cnc
> > Surface Mount compatable
> >
> > Compliance
> > How to do things so that the files and resultant PCBs are viable
> > for regulatory agencies.
> > We want our FAQ users to understand their roll in making quality
> > products. Much of this
> > depends on where they are and use of the PCBs.
> >
> > Suppliers
> > Group suppliers (discounts?)
> > commercial
> > list of commercial suppliers, generically what they sell,
> > their phone numbers and web sites, and general market area
> > (market areas are like North America, Europe, Asia,
> > Central Americal, Africa, Middle East, South Americal, Austraila,
> > New Zealand, etc, etc. Yes, I left a lot out, but this
> > is just a thought, please modify as appropriate)
> >
> >><> ... Jack
> >
> > Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart... Colossians 3:23
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------
> >
> > Be sure to visit the group home and check for new Links, Files, and
> > Photos: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBsYahoo! Groups Links
>