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> > The other thing I'm confused about is the solder mask (I think
> > that's what it's called) - the green layer commonly found on
> > production PCB's -is it possible to find this stuff and how
> > difficult is it to apply?
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> I wonder how to get the stuff everywhere but on the pads !
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> This is a thread I'd like to see get discussed.
>
This is an interesting one - I have found only one solution so far,
but I'm not sure how I feel about it yet.
There is a GC product called Red Insulating Varnish - this varnish
can be thinned with another GC product (which I can't remember the
name of off hand) - but from a vendor that I had purchased from in
the past, they had said that it has been done where you make a print
of the solder mask, and develop a printing screen for it, with the
thinner, thin the varnish to a point where it can be used in the
printing screen like a normal ink and viola (sp?) instant
soldermask/insulation layer.
Keep in mind I have NOT tried this yet, but I do plan to at some
point when I have my screen printer that I anticipate getting for
christmas.
Also, it's a red coloring, so it won't look normal ;)
-Tony