Re: Free PCB layout program.
2004-10-28 by Phil
there are many free PCB layout program that use english (I assume that s one of your languages), why not use one of them?
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Free PCB layout program.
2004-10-28 by hyundaigrey
Hi All, I have found a great PCB layout program which can be downloaded free from ... http://b.urbani.free.fr One small snag is that it is in French, not one
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Canadian "picture paper" at Staples?
2004-10-28 by millerdl
Yes, the package I have is a 30 sheet one. Dennis ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: Muicrofiche reader
2004-10-27 by RMustakos
Dave, What a great idea! I bet you need a lot of top lighting for it, though. Those things are being blown up at least 20 to one, which cuts the apparent
Re: Canadian "picture paper" at Staples?
2004-10-27 by Phil
... wrote: ... open ... laminators, ... ST is right. inkjet paper works great. The good news is you can use almost any paper out there
[Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Canadian "picture paper" at Staples?
2004-10-27 by mikezcnc
By corroding you really mean etching right? I didn t know that oxidized copper makes a difference in etching process. Is that what others observed? It may
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Canadian "picture paper" at Staples?
2004-10-27 by Alexandre Souza
... Small oxidized points in the final board makes the etching (sorry!) process longer. So while one or some small points of oxidized copper take longer to
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Canadian "picture paper" at Staples?
2004-10-27 by Stefan Trethan
... Not backing paper. photo paper. Avery/Zweckform makes more than labels. For numbers see the database section. ST
Re: Canadian "picture paper" at Staples?
2004-10-27 by mikezcnc
Avery was a problem for me: 8.5x11 Avery lables backing paper is precut, ie the backing paper cannot be used unless one makes unusually small PCBs. As far as
Re: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Canadian "picture paper" at Staples?
2004-10-27 by Philip Pemberton
In message ... It sounds like the stuff glossy magazines are printed on. It might actually be similar to the paper
Re: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Canadian "picture paper" at Staples?
2004-10-27 by Alexandre Souza
... actually ... about ... around ... Exactly that. I use 150gsm paper, and let the board soak in water. I brush my fingers in the paper to take the first
Re: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Canadian "picture paper" at Staples?
2004-10-27 by Thomas
Use couchê paper (a bright, wax-coated paper) of high thickness, and it will work flawlessly, if you dissolve the paper in water instead of peeling it
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Canadian "picture paper" at Staples?
2004-10-27 by Stefan Trethan
... You needn t staple s. Perhaps you can get Zweckform/Avery paper. Many brands of matt inkjet photo paper will work just as well, you only need the coating
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Canadian "picture paper" at Staples?
2004-10-27 by Philip Pemberton
In message ... Count yourself lucky - I haven t been able to find it at all in the UK. All I got from the sales staff was the
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Canadian "picture paper" at Staples?
2004-10-27 by Alexandre Souza
... All I ... ON! ... about ... Always the same blah blah blah...Use couchê paper (a bright, wax-coated paper) of high thickness, and it will work
Re: Canadian "picture paper" at Staples?
2004-10-27 by grantfair2001
Dennis - thanks. The store I was in only had Picture Paper in 100 sheet packages. Have you found it in 30 page packs? Grant ... has
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Canadian "picture paper" at Staples?
2004-10-27 by millerdl
I believe the Canadian equivalent of the paper Tom s site identified has the SKU of #33133-CA. The bar code is the same as the US version: 7 18103 02238 5.
Muicrofiche reader
2004-10-27 by Dave Mucha
Hi all, I have a microfiche reader that I was thinking might be used for inspecting PCB s Has anyone used one of these with a non-bottom light application like
Canadian "picture paper" at Staples?
2004-10-27 by grantfair2001
Tom - I went looking for some Picture Paper at my local STaples. It turns out that American SKU numbers are different than Canadian SKU numbers for the same
Re: What printer and how?
2004-10-26 by Phil
I think the issue is your layout software (or what ever you are printing with) and printer driver. I d be willing to bet that most, if not, all layout
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: What printer and how?
2004-10-26 by Stefan Trethan
... Do you consider it an option to just print the thing out, grab some calipers, and check the dimensions? For me printing at 1:1 ratio does work, but really
Re: What printer and how?
2004-10-26 by jpakrashi
Thanks Mr.Heller, I don t have Pusonix and I don t wish to spend $5,000 printer utility or learning time. All I need is to tell the printer that my board
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] What printer and how?
2004-10-26 by Leon Heller
... The Pulsonix software I use prints transparencies (on tracing paper) with sufficient accuracy for my purposes on my LaserJet 5p. I don t have to do
What printer and how?
2004-10-26 by jpakrashi
Hi, Pardon my ignorance. How can I print Gerber laypout on a transperency in exact size. Can any laser or inkjet printer be used or do I need a specific type?
Re: Questions about toner transfer method.
2004-10-26 by mikezcnc
hahahahaha+ha!! By the way, thank you for the schematic of circuit controlling the fuser. I plan on building one later. Mike
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Questions about toner transfer method.
2004-10-26 by Stefan Trethan
... Now we know why you are so insistent on advertising that combination :-) ST
Re: Questions about toner transfer method.
2004-10-25 by mikezcnc
H200 and Staples paper- the winning commbination. PS I just acquired 10000, shares each of Staples and GBC. That means that everybody purchasing those products
Related Lists and Forums
2004-10-25 by Steve
I started a new folder in Links, Related_Lists_&_Forums. If it s related to making PCBs, or making electronics projects, that s the place to put it if it
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] photoplotter film
2004-10-23 by Leon Heller
... You should be able to feel the print side. Also, the non-print side is shiny. Leon
photoplotter film
2004-10-23 by lanz_24
hi! does anyone know how to find out where the print side of a photoplotter film is? im confused which side of my gerber drawings should be mirrored. rgds,
Re: Questions about toner transfer method.
2004-10-22 by Thomas P. Gootee
Alvin, The details of the Staples Picture Paper are on my pcb webpage, at: http://www/fullnet.com/u/tomg/gooteepc.htm I haven t yet acquired an H200
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Photoresist spray and UV light failures
2004-10-22 by Russell Shaw
... Scrub the pcb with any abrasive household bathroom/kitchen cleaner (usually white creamy stuff), then rinse and observe if the surface stays wet with a
Re: Photoresist spray and UV light failures
2004-10-21 by fjimenezg2003
... I vw tried the electrolube PRP spray (green) without any luck. Minutes after I ve applied the spray over the surface of the board, the coating starts to
[Homebrew_PCBs] eyelets? ferrules!
2004-10-21 by Stefan Trethan
Hi all.. remember the eyelets discussion? 1000 ferrules (for putting on stranded wire) sell for 4eur. they are available with 0.5mm diameter. 1000 eyelets cost
Re: Questions about toner transfer method.
2004-10-21 by Phil
... This unit works pretty well but you should be aware the if you are using .062 (regular thickness) copper clad material, you will need to modify the unit.
Re: Questions about toner transfer method.
2004-10-21 by mikezcnc
Alvin, The laminator is made by GBC and model that I use and recommend is H200, 8.5x11 about $100. Good luck. Mike
Re: Product development -- Kilobuck pcb mill -- was making vias
2004-10-21 by Dave Rigotti
Any update on this machine? ... week ... before ... going ... that ... you ll improve ... crimping ... only, ... for ... multi- ... in ... be ... like ...
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Photoresist spray and UV light failures
2004-10-21 by Russell Shaw
... Make sure there is no oil by seeing if a coating of water beads on it, or stays flat. ... Only enough to give a sealed smooth surface is needed. ... Do
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Photoresist spray and UV light failures
2004-10-20 by Kev Pearce (kevp.com)
Buy just one pre-sensitised photo resist board and try making a board with this. Then do everything as normal, if it works then it s the aerosol, if it fails
RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Photoresist spray and UV light failures
2004-10-20 by Leon Heller
... I ve never been able to get the aerosol resist to work, since they changed the formula. It used to be OK. Leon
Photoresist spray and UV light failures
2004-10-20 by gmc_za
I ve read a million post on the net about how to create a pcb with photosensative spray, and UV light and after about 30 failed attempts I m almost ready to
Re: Questions about toner transfer method.
2004-10-20 by Phil
... wrote: ... brush it in ... residues. ... congrats on a good transfer - there is something really satisfying about creating
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Questions about toner transfer method.
2004-10-20 by Alexandre Souza
Quick update about the Tabajara Toner Transfer ® Method: - It works best with couche paper WHITE and a higher gramatura (weight? Higher thickness) than
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Questions about toner transfer method. Deep Fried
2004-10-20 by Thomas
hehehehe I thought about the Hot oil thing some weeks ago but never gave the oven bag any consideration at all ... thank God for the cooking tools in the
Re: An alternative TP hole approach?
2004-10-20 by thespeakerguy
Agreed, a difficult and time consuming process. I make many boards with fine pitch SMT such as 0.5mm lead pitch QFNs, and it would be nice to not lose the vias
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Questions about toner transfer method. Deep Fried
2004-10-20 by Hugh Prescott
Regardless a vacuum can only apply a force of
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Questions about toner transfer method.
2004-10-20 by Earl T. Hackett, Jr.
I just happen to have some good vacuum equipment in my shop that I use for vacuum casting. Getting a hard vacuum isn t a big deal for me. I ve laminated some
Re: Questions about toner transfer method.
2004-10-20 by Phil
... One issue with those electric frying pans is hotspotting. I don t know if that will cause problems but if it does, one could use a large thermal mass
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Questions about toner transfer method. Deep Fried
2004-10-20 by Earl T. Hackett, Jr.
Precisely correct. On a 4 x 6 board that comes to 360 pounds. I only weigh 200. ... From: Hugh Prescott To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday,
Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Questions about toner transfer method. Deep Fried
2004-10-20 by Earl T. Hackett, Jr.
I like the way this guy thinks. Deep Fried Toner Transfer Technology. It sounds really cool. ... From: Thomas To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com Sent: