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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB beginner

2005-02-11 by Leon Heller

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From: "Naveed Alam" <naveedguy2@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2005 5:59 AM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB beginner


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> I am a beginner and I intend to etch the PCD usind ferric chloride.
>
> I want to know whether | should use marker to draw my PCB connections or 
> is there any other technique to transfer the PCB to the board. Thanks.

I used to get very good results with a fine paint brush and cellulose paint, 
diluted with thinners. The thinned paint made it easier to get fine lines. 
The paint was a better resist than the markers available then, and much 
cheaper. I use the standard UV exposure technique now, of course.

Leon
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Leon Heller, G1HSM
http://www.geocities.com/leon_heller 



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