Heck, I would even try milling a board if I could find some free
layout software to create the milling code. I am just to darn lazy
to go through the process of drawing in CAD or worse yet, writing
the program by hand - my time is just too short.
Anyone have suggestions for some free software to design a PCB and
have it output the CNC Code?
CHris
--- In
Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan"
<stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
> On Thu, 30 Jun 2005 15:06:41 +0200, lcdpublishing
> <lcdpublishing@y...> wrote:
>
> > Hi All,
> > With regard to chemical etching of boards, what chemicals or
materials
> > are good for resist? I know there are resist pens, but I am
unsure of
> > what the "Ink" is actually made of. I also know that toner,
which is
> > primarily plastic, works as a resist.
> > Just working on some ideas for alternative ways to apply resist.
> > Chris
>
>
> The pens don't seem to work properly with CuCl, esp. if the pen
isn't
> totally fresh any more (less ink).
>
> I tried a silver marker which puts down a really thick layer (you
know the
> kind for writing on black) but it didn't hold up well.
>
>
> Acrylic laquer works.
>
>
> You really should try EDM, with your CNC experience and all.
>
> ST