Homebrew PCBs

At 04:08 AM 8/27/2003, you wrote:
>Hello everybody!
> From a short time i started to make some tests with the new way to 
> realize a pcb.
>That way is to draw the schematic with a special program, like Protel, and 
>print on a laser paper. After that to apply the paper with toner over the 
>pcb and heat the paper, usualy the iron clothes.
>I tryed until now with usual paper becose i don't have enough money to buy 
>special paper and the results are deplorable.
>If anyone can to help me with more information please write me.
>Thank you!


A few tips and tricks for using toner transfer paper can be found in a .pdf 
on my projects page.

   http://users.rcn.com/carlott/projects.html

   I've found EPSON gloss photo paper makes pretty good boards. While not 
as cheap as magazine pages, it is certainly cheaper then the dedicated 
stuff, (and maybe easier to find)

regards,
-carl