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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Double toner transfer - how would this work out?

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2005-07-18

On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 21:12:15 +0200, lcdpublishing
<lcdpublishing@...> wrote:

> After some research on PCB milling, I am re-thinking the process of
> etching again - seems more logical to a certain degree.
> Has anyone tried this with success..
> As has been done - print layout, transfer, etch, remove toner with
> acetone.
> THEN
> Print out the legends (silk screen layer) and/or solder mask and
> perform the transfer again?
> This would provide the legends for assembly, but I don't know what
> would happen with regard to using the toner as a solder mask. As it
> is plastic, it would probably contaminate the solder joint, but I
> thought I would ask!
> Chris


legend works nicely, soldermask never tried.

if you want to make a legend over etched traces, it is sightly more tricky
because of the raised parts etc.

ST