Homebrew PCBs

On Tue, 17 May 2005 06:45:15 -0000, lanz_24 <lanz_24@...> wrote:

> Isn't the toner affected with wave soldering? maybe reflow oven? or
> a simple hot air solderer? Im concerned that if i use toner it will
> melt..and besides black toner cant be seen if i have green
> soldermask. I heard of dry film laminates for legend prints..is
> there such a thing?


I've used it with hot air and there were no problems at all.

You could also use a old pen plotter to plot the legend.

I would expect there are photostructurable laquers or dry films for  
legend, but don't know a source. not sure if it would work if you use  
photostructurable soldermask under it..

ST