Homebrew PCBs

Mostly I make pcb's on the hobby side. Some RF stuff (I'm a HAM), some
fun things, lots of test type equipment. The pcb's are way easier and
a lot more fun to make than hand wiring. I like toner transfer since
it's easy. I can draw a schematic, lay down a board, etch it and
populate it faster than I can hand wire and I can use parts that are
way more sophisticated in the TQFP packages. I'll also use the photo
method but I always head for Toner Transfer first. Lately I've also
been laying out and etching proto-types and one-off's for work. Way
cheaper and then I get to do the layout myself. Like you, I'm getting
better at it and I might try to sell a few of my designs (whole
finished units, proto-type design, custom test equipment, ect.)

Only problem is ... so many projects, so little time. :-)
Phil (KA0HBG)


> I joined this group to really study the  Chemistry 
> behind the whole process.  I am a BSChem.  The husband is  the BSEE.
 We've been > into the PCBs for a little while now, but nothing 
really serious.  He is the > designer and I, the maker of the Boards.
  Mostly just for fun, but we are > trying to expand on our work to
make some  money.  :)
>  
> Jen