Homebrew PCBs

On Wed, 23 Jun 2004 16:15:04 -0000, Dave Mucha <dave_mucha@...> 
wrote:

> Hi Stefan,
>
> My thoughts are in using a cloth or something that can be compressed
> easily.  the cloth on top of the paper would push more on the paper
> so it would (hopefully) let the letters touch.
>
> Also, there is (expensive) transfer paper you can buy at hobby
> stores.  You can print on it and then like a decal, transfer it to
> the board.  This will not work with SMD parts as it also acts like a
> coating on the board.
>
> Dave
>

anything that doesn't work for SMD is of no use as i can make near perfect
legend on the top side of the board - for throughhole components.

I also think something compressible might work.
I had the silicone rubber lower pressure roller in mind, but it seems
there the temperature isn't high enough. I will see if cranking
the fuser temp. up a bit makes it any better.

It could also be that the paper is just to stiff to be bent that much
but i do not think this is the case because in some places the transfer
continues just besides the trace with only a tiny gap. (i wouldn't mind
the gap).


This needs more experimenting, i'm sure it can be done.

ST