Homebrew PCBs

On Thu, 10 Feb 2005 08:49:55 -0000, iulian_dbc <iulian_dbc@...>  
wrote:

>
> OK about the price i think i can make it in two ways:
>  1. Printhead only assembly could be around 300-350 USD. It can be
> mounted onto any reasonable precision CNC machine (homemade or
> industrial but the device is targeted to homemade use  ) optional
> with plans and details regarding the construction of moving table. But
> to be honest my first CNC machine was built using plan details
> explained in this group and also on turbocnc grup.
>   2. The entire system aka Print head and moving table with motors and
> pcb fixtures at around 500-600 USD (no PC included).
> For both options however the software control of the device is
> turbocnc. (which i plan to port to linux OS ) don't laugh please...:)
> iulian


I thik your price would find some buyers, but i would have to think a lot  
about it because i'm always short on money.

What i wonder is how well it really works, considering the trouble we had  
when trying.

I expect you can only disclose limited amount of information, just say if  
you can't tell, i understand.

What sort of printhead do you use? piezo or thermo? commercial product?  
Industrial or consumer?

What sort of ink do you use? solvent based / water based? UV cure? other?

What colors can you print? Can you supply the ink / at what cost? Is the  
ink resistant against chemicals?

Do you have trouble with clogged nozzles? Can we see results?

How many nozzes does your printhead have? What resolution?


ST