Homebrew PCBs

OK, enough about that. I only wanted people who may be moderated to
realize they haven't done anything wrong, it isn't personal, and it
isn't permanent.

And Dave, it is bad form to hijack a thread. ;') Start another with
your question, please.

Steve, the moderator

--- Dave Mucha <dave_mucha@...> wrote:
> > We do monitor the group closely and will
> > step in as soon as we see a discussion heading off topic. 
> 
> 
> This is pretty much what I meant.
> 
> 7x10 is considdered a 'gerneral store' where the guys sit around
> and 
> shoot the s__t, mostly about the lathe, but also mills,
> differences, 
> how to run them, how to select tools, how to cut parts,
> electronics, 
> welding, heat treating and any questions about tools, machining
> or 
> pretty much any thing you would do in a shop.
> 
> BasicStamps is self monitored.  The users will ask for off topic 
> stuff to be stopped.
> 
> The CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO list is clear when you sign up, it is about 
> making machines and the stuff directly related to making them and
> the 
> software to use them.
> 
> Questions like how to use or select tool bits and cutting speeds
> and 
> using the machines are off topic and the moderators are polite
> but 
> stick to that format.
> 
> As a group we all agreed to that when we signed up and I really 
> believe the vast majority don't have a problem with it.  I
> certainly 
> don't and like that there are so many posts daily that are
> related to 
> that topic.  In fact, more than once, I asked a guy to take his
> topic 
> off list.  Usually, by offering an explanation of what I thought
> he 
> wanted, where to find an answer, and asking that no responses be 
> posted, not even to say 'thanks'  I have also seen some posts in
> the 
> fringes that I had an interest in, and gave a real effort to
> bring 
> them on topic.
> 
> Just the fact that this discussion even made it on this list
> shows 
> that it is lightly moderated.
> 
> Also, I believe we have discussed it to death and I think it
> should 
> be ended. If anyone does want to comment, please feel free to
> contact 
> me.
> 
> 
> Now, an ON-topic question, I have a T-tech circuit board etcher
> that 
> I am planning on putting on e-Bay, software, lisecnsed dongel,
> the 
> works.
> 
> I would like to replace it with something to do circuit boards,
> but 
> my total yearly board use is not really too big.  I have done the
> 
> iron transfer and like it for small boards, but it does (in my 
> opinion) have limitations.
> 
> What would anyone suggest a novice guy use to make boards ?  I
> have 
> been using Eagle in a limited fashion and have not ever needed to
> 
> exceed the limits of the trial version, so my boards are not too 
> large.
> 
> Dave
> (btw, any idea how to price the T-tech unit?)
> 
> 

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