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Re: Electro-Etching

2004-11-05 by Phil

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Thomas" <teecee@c...> wrote:
> sounds good, or have I missed something here ...
> what about the unconnected copper area's of the board ? 
> I am thinking that the unconnected copper would need a Jumper wire
as such to complete the circuit so as to be etched
> 

They are connected until (almost) all the exposed copper is removed. 
I would guess that some of the inside areas would not etch completely.
 He mentions a final etch with traditional etchants.  Clearly, a
little FeCl, CuCl or AP would go a very long way.

The need to have 2 etching set ups outweighs the benefits for me but
it is kind of cool.

Phil

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