Great job.
My first board was a dual flashing light too, and I've made boards
ever since ;-)
Actually doing stuff makes all the difference to get someone startet.
ST
On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 1:29 AM, Harris Creek Central.
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> My clinic went over big time. 8 members out of ten present.
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> I prepared the boards, predrilled the holes, plus marked the lines with the Markers for etching resist.
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> Etching solution was prepared in little baby food jars, so basically three people could etch their board in the same little jar. (Preheated to warm to the touch) Every board turned out excellent. The components were handed out, and a careful eye watched to make sure all the little legs got stuck in the right holes. After all components were in place we called it quits for the night but each one took home a homework project to solder the items in place.
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> Once complete, each member will have a dual flashing unit for things like a police car, ambulance, fire truck etc..
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> Here is just one of my comments recieved from one member:
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> Good morning Harvey.
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> Thanks for a great study! I always thought that a special kind of varnish is needed to protect the copper from being eaten away by the acid. A simple felt marker makes the whole process a lot easier.
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> So all in all we had an excellent group reaction.
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