Homebrew PCBs

On Fri, 02 Sep 2005 11:51:12 +0200, patroclus04 <patroclus04@...>  
wrote:

> I tried twice the tonner paper method, using magazine paper, and iron.
> the image transfers to copper really good in some regions (awesome),
> but not in others, so many tracks are cut, and cannot use the board yet.
> I used and iron for 8-10 minutes or so. Then hot water for 10 minutes,
> and some scratching.
> What else can I try in order to get better, and get aceptable results??
> I need to make an SO and TSOP pads, so cannot do by hand.
> By the way, one of the magazine papers I tried, had some letters
> printed on it, and they were transfered too! is this suppose to happend??
> Thank you!!!
>


use a laminatoror fuser, it produces more consistent results.
Also you should try inkjet paper.

ST