Homebrew PCBs

On Mon, 03 Dec 2007 10:07:28 -0600, you wrote:

>How are you guys doing the silkscreen layer to the component side of the 
>board? I only have a black laser printer. Don't tell me I need to buy a 
>color one too? :) Is that the usual way and does black work ok when 
>using the TT method for this?

Two methods, one TT, on not.

TT: create the SS layer, then transfer it to the top of the board. Use
white film (from Pulsar) and laminate again.  Use tape to remove the
excess.  Instant silk screen layer.  Be careful of SMT devices,
though.

Not:
Take a transparency and reverse print it (reverse the image) so that
you have to view through the transparency to see the image.  

Reverse and glue to top of board (or use carpet tape).  Drill board.

Color can be used.

Note that there is no "white" ink jet ink available, and I have never
heard of "white" toner...

Harvey

>Thanks,
>Dave