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>From: "Bob Weiss" <BWeiss@...>
>Reply-To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
>To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Best achievable double sided boards?
>Date: Sat, 06 Nov 2004 01:35:42 -0000
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>Using the "Staples Paper/Ironing" method, what are the best
>achievable results you have gotten for a double sided board? I mean
>what are the thinest lines (in mm or mils) and space between them.
>The reason I am asking is because I just designed a double sided
>board that is pretty complicated (I use Eagle Pro) and I don't want
>to waste my time if it can't be done at home. I have done single
>sided boards before with this method and have gotten great results.
>The best I can get this particular board to route 100% is if I use
>alot of via's. If I go with a 4 layer and send it out ($$$) then its
>not that hard to route. Just trying to get some your prior
>experiences and see if I should proceed. Thanks for taking the time
>to reply.
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>Also when dealing with vias how do you solder them? I was thinking
>of using thin (30 guage), bare wire and solder it on both sides of
>the board. Does anyone have any better ideas?

That's the usual method.

Leon
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Leon Heller, G1HSM
http://www.geocities.com/leon_heller