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Subject: Re: More on - Produce Quick & Cheap PCBs with a CNC paper cutter

From: teknochaman <teknochaman@...>
Date: 2012-09-12

Amazing idea using a Dremel.

btw, does anybody know which is the pictured Dremel model ?

That will help to understand  works that can be done with it

Mine is far thicker and heavier to be supported by a small cutter


Hint or comments about the drilling  part are highly appreciated.


Best,

Samuel



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Re: More on - Produce Quick & Cheap PCBs with a CNC paper cutter

Mon Sep 10, 2012 7:48 am (PDT) . Posted by:
"Mark Lerman" mark_from_pomona

You've inspired me - I just ordered a Sillhoute Cameo!

I have a few
other ideas on how to use it and will post the results!

Mark

At 12:39 PM 9/8/2012, you wrote:


>I'm back for a second round. This time I changed tacks - I have
>turned the $270 CNC paper cutter into a 2.1D mill for mil-etching
>PCBs - instead of the original drag-knife method. See video here
>http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=rDRN1_i0vJU and some updated info
>here http://research. microsoft. com/en-us/ projects/ papercutterpcbs/
>
>I haven't calibrated the setup yet like ipm, position tolerance and
>repeatability and minimum isolation track width & repeatability but
>that will come. The original method I was trying to perfect was to
>drag a carbide knife through copper cladding to affect electrical
>isolation but the swarf remaining was a problem.
>
>Mike
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