Homebrew PCBs

On Mon, 13 Jun 2005 17:00:54 +0200, KE5CTY Bob <rtnmi@...> wrote:

> I have blank pcbs, board drill bits and parts ordered and on the way,
> before they arrive I would like to check the following:
> Let me see if I have this right:
> Phase One:
> 1) I layout the board in the software
>       FREEPCB found at FREEPCB.COM
> 2) I print what I just laid out onto
>    my HP DeskJet 712c printer
>      2a) I make a copy with
>          my Panasonic KX-FM106
>          "Copier/Fax" machine.
> 3) I turn the copied paper upside down on the blank copper
> 4) I apply my preheated iron to the backside of the paper
>     (the paper should stick well or apply more heat)
> 5) I remove the paper in hot water or something
> Phase Two:
> 6) Now I use the etchant process and remove
>    the still visible copper from the board
> 7) Now I remove the ink from the remaining copper
> 8) Now I drill holes in the board for the components
> Phase Three:
> 9) Insert components and build board.
> ----------------------------
> ----------------------------
> Well how'd I do? Hope I got it all straight :0)


i hope this is a toner-using fax/copier, they sell inkjets now and there  
were thermal ones.

you must clean the board really well.

But basically, yes, something like that is what you need to do.


ST