--- In
Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan"
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
> On Thu, 10 Feb 2005 08:00:54 -0000, iulian_dbc <iulian_dbc@y...>
> wrote:
>
> > lo,
> > i noticed the struggle for good quality PCB's and i was wondering if
> > there would be an opportunity to design some sort of print technology
> > to print our tracks directly onto the PCB board. No UV, no PNP, no
> > marker. I think i found a way to do this wit available parts and
> > technology, the only thing i really need to know is if there are
> > people interested in buying or building such a device.
> > Basically the "machine" will do the following things
> > 1. Print of some protective laquer onto the PCB board to delimit
> > areas to be protected at etching stage.
> > 2. Print the solder mask onto the board
> > 3. Print component legend onto the board
> > 4. optional the machine will have an interchangeable head to allow
> > drilling of holes into the board.
> > thank you for all your answers.
> > iulian
>
> Many have tied, but we were not able to find a working printhead/ink
> combination.
> There is a italian company that sells a resist printer however.
>
> I would be highly interested, but i'm not sure i'd buy if it is very
> expensive.
>
> I think there is definitely a market at almost any price.
>
> ST
OK about the price i think i can make it in two ways:
1. Printhead only assembly could be around 300-350 USD. It can be
mounted onto any reasonable precision CNC machine (homemade or
industrial but the device is targeted to homemade use :) ) optional
with plans and details regarding the construction of moving table. But
to be honest my first CNC machine was built using plan details
explained in this group and also on turbocnc grup.
2. The entire system aka Print head and moving table with motors and
pcb fixtures at around 500-600 USD (no PC included).
For both options however the software control of the device is
turbocnc. (which i plan to port to linux OS ) don't laugh please...:)
iulian