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Subject: Re: test pattern

From: "Dave Mucha" <dave_mucha@...>
Date: 2004-03-27

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Stefan Trethan
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
>
> Hi all...
>
> I wonder why there wasn't said more about a standardized test
pattern
> to compare results..
>
> I'm still interested in one, and i will make one but
> i have hoped there is some input on what is a good pattern....
>
>
> I've bought some inkjet paper yesterday, brand is "Rex".
> It is the kind with the glossy surface, the package says "ceramic
coated"
> but
> i really doubt that a bit.
>
> I will try this one and compare to the matt paper.
>
> For a test pattern i thought about making such a "star" where you
start
> with
> stripes/wedges which meet at one point. i have see this on printer
test
> patterns.
> I guess you can make marks on the side, writing which width you are
at
> this radius.
> another thing will be a relatively big black area.
>
> Any ideas very welcome!
>
> ST



Test pattern ?

I have a simple 28 pin DIP and 28 pin SOIC with about 28 thru-holes
that would be a good test.

Make sure the holes are plated thru and could you electro-plate the
SOIC pad in gold ?

Send it to me and I'll review your test. : )

Dave