Hi
Why not use BDI EMC instead of trying to port turbocnc ?
Just a question.. :)
On Thu, 10 Feb 2005 08:49:55 -0000, iulian_dbc <iulian_dbc@...> wrote:
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> --- 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:
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> 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).
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> For both options however the software control of the device is
> turbocnc. (which i plan to port to linux OS ) don't laugh please...:)
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> iulian
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