Homebrew PCBs

> But you COULD put an image on it, and have the soldermask only placed 
> where you want it.  Then just expose the whole board.  Wouldn't that be 
> easier?
> 
> Kerry
>
You're right, that would certainly be possible but it's another time consuming procedure to make the screen and it uses limited shelf life chemistry. I have tried it for component legends but with only limited success (I found it very difficult coating the mesh evenly and at the right thickness).

Bob