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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: bubbler - more even spread of bubbles

From: Peter Johansson <peter@...>
Date: 2005-03-10

Phil writes:

> I'm thinking of going to a mechanical agitator to move the board up/dn
> but have no idea if it will work well. I figure something around 100
> hz to start with.

I'm a newbie to the group. The last time I etched a board was perhaps
20 years ago masked with an etch-resistant pen. I've been mostly a
software guy since then, but I'm getting back into hardware as a
hobby. So, my appologies in advance if this is old news...

Here's a thought on agitation: Find a gear motor that runs somewhere
arround 30 RPM. Mount a disc perhaps 2-3 inches in diameter with an
offset center to the motor. Mount underneath one edge of the tray.
Might something like this do the trick?

-p.