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Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] component legend on solder side

From: Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2004-06-23

Hi,

Just tried making a TT component legend on the solder / copper side.

<http://st.such.info/esr_bot.jpg>

You see it didn't work out well.

The raised copper prevents good contact on the etched areas.
I expected this already so i additionally run it upside down through the
fuser
, hoping the lower silicone rubber roller will press the
paper against the board better, and i hoped the heating will still be
enough.
(only the upper aluminium roller is heated).

I don't know if it will be better with more runs through the fuser, or
maybe more pressure.
the copper transfer also seems uneven, maybe the board was warped in the
first place.

The top transfer went OK, as always now.
You can clearly see the limitations of my old printer.

<http://st.such.info/esr_top.jpg>

I will keep trying getting the component legend to work with traces
present.


Well, ideas welcome as always.

ST