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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Please critique my first attempt at pcb etching (links corrected)

2006-02-17 by Codesuidae

Leon Heller wrote:

> From: "sbdwag" <sbdwag@...>
>
> >f anyone has time please critique my first attempt at producing a
> > etched pcb board. Below are jpegs of the 2x3" board with components
> > and also a picture of the tranfer image I plan on using.
> >
> > Does anything stand out? All comments are appreciated.
> >
> > http://www.wagsterstuff.com/photos/psbd.jpg
> > http://www.wagsterstuff.com/photos/psobj.jpg
> >
>
> The 'jaggies' on the diagonal tracks aren't right. What software did you
> use?

Those do look a little odd.  The would be improved substantially by 
sticking to horizontal, vertical and 45deg lines.

I'd move C1 and C2 so they are symmetrically placed, and route the 
traces a bit differently, but thats purely aesthetic.

Dave K

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