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2016-07-31 by Malcolm Parker-Lisberg
Alan I use a knife and fork to eat my food, not my hands..... ;~) Malcolm I don t suffer from insanity I enjoy it! Mene, mene, tekel, upharsin The writing is
2016-07-31 by Harvey Altstadter
Stefan, You shouldn t see whiskers on the solder. Three percent lead in the solder is sufficient to prevent whiskers. One of the problems with whiskers is
2016-07-31 by Stefan Trethan
That s not been my experience. I haven t seen any whiskers on solder, but since I look I often see them on plated metal parts (relay housings, shielding boxes,
2016-07-31 by Harvey White
... Yep, and very careful when I pet the cats, too. Most of what I work on, equipment wise, is lead soldered, although I do have a roll of the lead-free
2016-07-31 by alan00463@...
I use leaded solder too, Harvey. W. Which is why I wash my hands after soldering before eating.
2016-07-30 by Harvey White
... It s possible that the amount of tin available may have something to do with the possible whiskering. I don t remember that there was a problem with tin
2016-07-30 by Harvey Altstadter
Brad, You are correct about the whiskers, but the conformal coat will not stop them. The whiskers will punch through the coating, and if two conductors are
2016-07-30 by Brad Thompson
... Hello-- Worse yet, tin can grow conductive whiskers that can cause short circuits and intermittents:
2016-07-30 by Harvey Altstadter
Alan, There are two issues here. The first is oxidation of the copper, and the second is operation out of doors. If your only issue is oxidation of copper,
2016-07-30 by Rich Osman
... Some protection will be smart. ... No, tin will just change the type of oxide. Tin oxidizes too. ... Just about any clear acrylic will adhere to clean
2016-07-30 by alan00463@...
In searching for a vendor of Liquid-Tin I ran across this waterproofing spray: http://bamtech.com/product/acrylic-coating/ Since I live in the RustBelt and
2016-07-25 by Cecil Bayona
I looked 1/2 an hour ago and there were 10 units left, they won t be there tomorrow most likely. I have a spare otherwise I would be tempted to buy one myself.
2016-07-25 by Kevin Byrne
The last time I looked they said in my watch list out of stock, not known when they will be back in stock. Now I have to check out my Amazon site notifications
2016-07-25 by K5ESS
It appears they have them for $89.99. https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Document-and-Photo-Laminator/dp/B00AXHSZU2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8
2016-07-25 by Kevin Byrne
Thanks to all who replied, I will have to wait till Amazon has them back in stock I guess. Kevin
2016-07-25 by AncelB
Since I made the auto multipass mod for the Apache and i own two of them, i can only recommend it.
2016-07-24 by Kevin Byrne
Thank you both for your replies. I found a 5mil Scotch Lam film on You Tube that costs$25 USD on E-Bay, A $40. USD GBC with correct model # per film on You
2016-07-24 by AncelB
The Apache has adjustable roller tensions should thicker boards be required. Stock settings run standard boards fine (scissors cut to 1.6mm thick).
2016-07-23 by K5ESS
I don’t know what the max thickness is but I use 0.063 in. thick boards successfully. Mike N. From: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
2016-07-23 by kbyrne10@...
I Made a slight mistake I would like to correct. My board is .036in. I have a laminator in mind but biggest size is 8mil to 10mil. How does this compare to
2016-07-23 by kbyrne10@...
What is the max thickness of board that can be used with Apache? Mine measures 1/64 in.
2016-07-21 by Rich Osman
Another product I ve found very useful in cleaning bare copper PCBs is Bar Keepers Friend It s middling abrasive with a bit of oxalic acid. It will made
2016-07-21 by Paul Alciatore
Bare copper boards? Scotchbrite first. You can get it in various grits (McMaster): I would use a fine one. Then wipe on a coat of flux. Then solder. If you
2016-07-21 by Dave Wade
When soldering to bare copper, I have found a small fibreglass brush is a good way to clean the surface:- http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301577334406 before
2016-07-21 by Howard Chester
Brad unclefalter posted - ... Brad Hello Brad, First step, get hold of a spray can of no clean solder flux. Spray a small amount on a saucer(a shot glass
2016-07-20 by Rich Osman
Leaded solder and flux. Lots of rosin based flux. ... -- mailto:lists@n1oz.net http://www.n1oz.net ARS: N1OZ Rich Osman; POB 93167; Southlake, TX
2016-07-20 by Brad
Thanks guys. Yeah, I m limited here because the original boards were not tinned, so I m trying to keep to stock appearance. Maybe this flux aerosol will seal
2016-07-20 by lists
In article , Brad unclefalter@yahoo.ca [Homebrew_PCBs] ... Flux. Give your board a good coating of flux. The
2016-07-20 by duwaynes@...
I treat my boards with liquid tin before I solder them. Polish the copper with a scotch brite pad and let it set in the solution for about a minute. Then
2016-07-20 by Rich Osman
... What kind of finish is on your new boards. Is it bare copper? What kind of solder? Tin/Lead or lead free? Sounds like you are not getting adequate
2016-07-20 by Brad
Hi there, So I am starting work on the first small component of my TVT replica - and I m having a bit of trouble with soldering. I ve soldered a fair bit
2016-07-18 by pierreraymondrondelle
Thanks a lot for these useful information. I m archiving the message for use within a close future. On 13.07.16 21:20, AncelB mosaicmerc@yahoo.com
2016-07-18 by pierreraymondrondelle
That makes things clear. Thanks a lot On 13.07.16 00:49, Harvey White madyn@dragonworks.info [Homebrew_PCBs] wrote: ... Unfortunately, in a short while, I
2016-07-16 by Mark Lerman
Ancel, I have converted both inkjet and laser printers to print resist directly on copper boards. I once spent 6 weeks or so trying to convert a wax printer
2016-07-16 by AncelB
Wish Xerox had a straight thru path for their wax based printers. Ancel
2016-07-15 by dmyova@...
I haven t been able to find a way currently. Supposedly it does in the old driver, but I can t seem to find the older version on Epson s website or a reputable
2016-07-15 by Mark Lerman
Does the R2400 have an adjustable platen gap? If so, you should be sure it s fully open.
2016-07-15 by Orville Jones
Your double sided board is .062” which seems awful thick to be running through a printer. Good luck on your experiments. Al, N8WQ From:
2016-07-14 by dmyova@...
Hello everyone, I m new to the group, I ve also posted something in inkjet printer circuit board printing group and haven t got a response in over two weeks
2016-07-14 by AncelB
Yes the AL13P. It does craft foiling etc just fine. I did mod. my rollers by wrapping them in Kapton tape to prevent them getting sticky and degrading . Got
2016-07-14 by Cecil Bayona
It s my second one I own, still sealed in the box as there is nothing wrong with the first one. Incredible good laminator for the money. I use the green foil
2016-07-13 by Brad
Yes sorry.. typed. AL13P. I’m hoping it’ll let me do my white foil transfers for silkscreen purposes. $79! Wow.. yeah haven’t seen one that cheap
2016-07-13 by Cecil Bayona
Do you mean the Apache AL13P ? If it you did, it s a great
2016-07-13 by Brad
I just bought one of those Apache A113Ps off ebay for $175US – I read they do foil transfers reasonably well also? From: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
2016-07-13 by AncelB
Yellow ebay toner transfer paper is fine & convenient. Magazine paper is ok as well, takes some soaking to get off, but heavy colour photos (such as in
2016-07-12 by Harvey White
... The reason for going through the laminator (perhaps see any previous posts that I have made) for 6 to 8 times is that the board warms up to the right
2016-07-12 by pierreraymondrondelle
Thanks to Harvey, DuWayne and Ancel for your replies. For the moment, My PCBs are made with a CNC router. Unfortunately, in a short while, I won t any longer
2016-07-11 by Brad
Hey guys, I just got some old Digital Group stuff, including one of their motherboards that was never built. And I notice it has the same green color PCB I
2016-07-11 by Harvey White
... You re using the white TRF from Pulsar? Or are you using another variety? No idea how these may or may not differ, but with the Pulsar film, you may need
2016-07-11 by Brad
Well, the thing is, this is a single sided PCB.. so the silkscreen I m trying to do is on the side with no copper. So I m doing toner transfer to that, and