2016-12-10 by Rob
The goal was to figure out if the touchup pen can be omitted from the process. Its hard to see to do the touchup. And as far as return on investment goes......
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2016-12-10 by Tony Smith
I don’t think the foil is going to add much that touching up with a pen won’t already. The foil will probably lessen the edge quality (ragged edges) and
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2016-12-10 by Rob
Because the toner is not 100 percent etch resistant. The toner leaks. Not a lot, a pin hole here and there.. a tracing gap ..... imperfections. The toner
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2016-12-10 by Tony Smith
Why bother putting foil over toner if the toner already works as a resist? Shiny though! I wonder if it’s conductive… Tony I see there is this: Heat
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2016-12-10 by Rob
I see there is this: Heat Transfer Foil Pigment Laser Toner Foil 8 x100 Roll OR 4 x100 Roll US Made so I bought the 4 inch X 100 foot roll for $15 just to
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2016-12-09 by Rob
Pictures are always nice. the question is WHICH nail polish On 12/09/2016 04:00 PM, Kevin Byrne kbyrne10@yahoo.com [Homebrew_PCBs]
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2016-12-09 by Kevin Byrne
I have a brd just out of acid bath that is a mixture of Green trf and white dollar store nail polish. Came out real good even with my weak eyes. I can take a
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2016-12-09 by Rob
I tried nail polish. I got what looked like crackle paint hairline webs in the final copper traces..... looked almost like ice crystals.... seemed to have
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2016-12-09 by David C. Partridge
I’ve found that you can get laser foil much cheaper in 8” wide rolls. See e.g. eBay item 160937797413 Any of the metallic colours works very well. Dave
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2016-12-09 by Kevin Byrne
Yea but my Green TRF gets perfect copper traces no pits, no joke. Green trf under pieces of steel after? Would it work? My old way was cheep nail polish a
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2016-12-09 by Rob
YEP I started with a ROYAL laminator..... increased the heater from 290 to 340 toner melt temp by the FOOL THE THERMISTER hack then added motor roller pause
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2016-12-08 by Harvey White
... The TRF green foil, paper, and white foil are available separately, Mouser electronics stocks them. If you have a good way of transferring the pattern,
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2016-12-08 by dmyova@...
Before I started doing direct print, I had a similar laminator. I read about people gearing it down to make the board go through slower. I decided to instead
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2016-12-08 by Kevin Byrne
Good luck with your quest as that is what a lot of people need in todays economyand cost of education. Best wishes Kevin
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2016-12-08 by Rob
I was staying away from the professional kits because I was trying to document what works with the most readily available and cheapest chemistry so ANYone
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2016-12-08 by Kevin Byrne
No I do not, that web site was recomended to me as a system that works. Ask away.I will try to give you any info that you need to check out as I have been
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2016-12-08 by Rob
Kevin.... Do you sell Fab In a Box? I have more questions. On 12/08/2016 02:53 PM, Kevin Byrne kbyrne10@yahoo.com [Homebrew_PCBs]
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2016-12-08 by Kevin Byrne
PCB Fab-In-A-Box ... The 8min circuit board system ... PCB Fab-In-A-Box ... The 8min circuit board system ... This is a web site that explains quite a lot
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2016-12-08 by Rob
YES I did find EDDING 404 refill ink was sold by the bottle. Noting that the STAEDTLER lumocolor permanent pen 313 black worked well for me I chased down
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2016-12-08 by Rob
Assume I am totally clueless and write that email again with links to explanations of what you said. Please. I am assuming Green TRF is sold by pulser? but not
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2016-12-08 by Camillus Blockx
Hi all, I found out that the ink used is EDDING 404 is also available in bottles, printer cartridges an even spray cans. This could be interesting for people
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2016-12-08 by Kevin Byrne
If you have not tried Green TRF of pulsar type yet you should. It protects thru acid bathwhen doing toner transfer and positive development real good even
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2016-12-08 by Rob
I don t know who recommended EDDING 404 markers but I must say thank you for the suggestion. The EDDING 404 most definitely can draw SOIC pads and do toner
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2016-12-05 by alienrelics@...
Please ask new questions by starting your own thread. YahooGroups doesn t do such a great job of making threads easy to search, and gives me no tools as a
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2016-12-04 by <n0tt1@...>
Hey Guys, RE flexiblity on the stands....FWIW, I purchased a small drill stand from Sears....it was a little too flexible until I tightened/ tweeked all the
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2016-12-03 by Kevin Byrne
Thank you for your reply. All info that I receive is viewed and thought about with thoughtand care. Kevin
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2016-12-03 by arvidj@...
If the question was directed to me ... Never bothered to even look at the motor run out. The stand was flexible enough that any reasonable motor run out would
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2016-12-02 by M phillis
Thanks for some great advice. I ve looked at the Othermill and others of similar models. The othermill I do like but I don t like the price, although it s so
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2016-12-02 by Boots Hughston
Again - most important veryyyy sturdy frame and high spindle speed, min 40,000 preferred 100,000 if you really want to mill PCB s. Most Iso software have a
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2016-12-02 by wb8nbs@...
I know Adafruit uses a couple of Othermills to do proto boards. $3300, and there s much info on the Adafruit web site.
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2016-12-02 by Larry Battraw
I recently picked up a mill of this type (Mid-range, good for anything from wood/plastic on through copper or aluminum) after looking around quite a while. I
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2016-12-02 by Boots Hughston
With all Chinese companies if they think you have money it s more. What you want to do is check alababa and Chinese made web sits. Look at the different
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2016-12-01 by Steve B.
I will give the Proxxon drill a thumbs up also. It does get warm if you run it for 20 minutes at a time though. Don t over-tighten the little drive belt, it s
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2016-12-01 by M phillis
Hi Thanks for the advice. The Jcut what sort of prices are these? I ve taken a look but it seems you have to enquire. Thanks On Thursday, 1 December 2016,
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2016-12-01 by Rob
I did use the Silver Sharpie and had terrible results. It burned off the PCB and floated just like India ink did. It left streaks of etched hairlines inside
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2016-12-01 by Boots Hughston
What you want is a very strong frame cast iron or aluminum. A spindle that runs at 40,000 or higher 100,000 is better. No run out air bearings. Software that
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2016-12-01 by M phillis
Are any of those Chinese ones on eBay any good? On Thursday, 1 December 2016, mark.phillis@gmail.com [Homebrew_PCBs]
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2016-12-01 by Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Monthly Reminder for Homebrew_PCBs list, please read: Messages and threads: Please do NOT start a new thread by replying to another message. Even if you change
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2016-12-01 by AncelB
Use a Silver sharpie for touch ups or simple circuits. Over the counter goodness, needing no extras or special skills.
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2016-12-01 by mark.phillis@...
Hi all I wanted to reach out to those far more experienced than I am. I m looking at purchasing at a cnc circuit board milling machine . I know there s plenty
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2016-12-01 by Kevin Byrne
What was the run out like with your Jameco drill motor?
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2016-12-01 by Camillus Blockx
Hi, A good affordable hobby drill is from PROXON. Sears carry s these but only on ordering. cb On 11/30/2016 5:28:39 PM, arvidj@visi.com [Homebrew_PCBs]
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2016-12-01 by Rob
I had some really crumby results with using nail polish as acid resist so I had no great expectations from enamel hobby paint BUT THIS WORKS GREAT!!!!!! My
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2016-11-30 by arvidj@...
I bought the Jameco PCB Drill and was quite disappointed. I found it to not be any better than the Dremel Workstation in rigidity and accuracy.
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2016-11-28 by Lee Leduc
I buy from http://www.ebay.com/itm/FR4-Copper-Clad-Laminate-PCB-Printed-Circuit-Board-Material-CUSTOM-SIZE-/120802756087 They sell a variety of sizes. I buy
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2016-11-27 by duwaynes@...
I have purchased from his ebay store may times, and have been very happy with his product. Also has very quick shipping. DuWayne
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2016-11-26 by Jean-Paul Louis
https://www.amazon.com/Copper-PC-Board-Single-Sided/dp/B000P7ALZC Jean-Paul N1JPL
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2016-11-26 by Kevin Byrne
Copper Clad Boards | MPJA.COM ... Copper Clad Boards | MPJA.COM ... Coated Copper Clad Boards | MPJA.COM ... Coated Copper Clad Boards | MPJA.COM ... One of
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2016-11-26 by Jim Leslie
Have not ordered any yet, but I have heard on the QRP Tech group that these are good: http://www.ebay.com/sch/abcfab/m.html Jim On Saturday, November 26, 2016
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2016-11-26 by camillus_blockx@...
Hi, all, What are good sources for Copper Clad PCB boards? I m looking for 12 x 12 inch double/single sided. Any suggestions? camillus
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