Homebrew PCBs

Hi 

Why not use BDI EMC instead of trying to port turbocnc ?
Just a question.. :)



On Thu, 10 Feb 2005 08:49:55 -0000, iulian_dbc <iulian_dbc@...> wrote:
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>  --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan"
>  <stefan_trethan@g...> wrote:
>  > On Thu, 10 Feb 2005 08:00:54 -0000, iulian_dbc <iulian_dbc@y...>  
>  > wrote:
>  > 
>  > > lo,
>  > > i noticed the struggle for good quality PCB's and i was wondering if
>  > > there would be an opportunity to design some sort of print technology
>  > > to print our tracks directly onto the PCB board. No UV, no PNP, no
>  > > marker. I think i found a way to do this wit available parts and
>  > > technology, the only thing i really need to know is if there are
>  > > people interested in buying or building such a device.
>  > > Basically the "machine" will do the following things
>  > >  1. Print of some protective laquer onto the PCB board to delimit
>  > > areas to be protected at etching stage.
>  > >   2. Print the solder mask onto the board
>  > >   3. Print component legend onto the board
>  > >   4. optional the machine will have an interchangeable head to allow
>  > > drilling of holes into the board.
>  > > thank you for all your answers.
>  > > iulian
>  > 
>  > Many have tied, but we were not able to find a working printhead/ink  
>  > combination.
>  > There is a italian company that sells a resist printer however.
>  > 
>  > I would be highly interested, but i'm not sure i'd buy if it is very  
>  > expensive.
>  > 
>  > I think there is definitely a market at almost any price.
>  > 
>  > ST
>  
>  OK about the price i think i can make it in two ways:
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>    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).
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>  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 
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