Homebrew_PCBs

Hi,

I think everyone on the list should take a look on this link on the
"direct PCB plot section". Seem pretty much doable, even more for the
fortunate ones that have a CNC mill around. Regular size pens could be used.

http://hem2.passagen.se/sm0vpo/

Best regards,
Alexandre Guimaraes

Thanks, just added it to the "Links" area of the list.

--- Alexandre_Guimar�es <alexg@...> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I think everyone on the list should take a look
> on this link on the
> "direct PCB plot section". Seem pretty much doable,
> even more for the
> fortunate ones that have a CNC mill around. Regular
> size pens could be used.
>
> http://hem2.passagen.se/sm0vpo/

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If there is interest I will put up the HP G/L code on one of my web-
pages. HP/Agilent provides a little support for these old, workhorse
products, but not much. I also have a "fix" for converting the Gerber
output produced by Ultiboard to something which will plot on an
HP7475 in minutes instead of hours.

The old serial plotters go for a few tens of dollars on EBay.

Jack

I think I missed something- what HPGL code are you
talking about?

I have a couple of those old HP plotters, both serial.
Thought that might be a good place to start for making
an engraver, use the electronics to drive beefier
drive transistors, steppers, and mechanics to move
something like a Dremel.

Steve

--- caveteursus <j.walton@...> wrote:

> If there is interest I will put up the HP G/L code
> on one of my web-
> pages. HP/Agilent provides a little support for
> these old, workhorse
> products, but not much. I also have a "fix" for
> converting the Gerber
> output produced by Ultiboard to something which will
> plot on an
> HP7475 in minutes instead of hours.
>
> The old serial plotters go for a few tens of dollars
> on EBay.

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Hi Jack,

Yes! I'd be interested. I still have my HP7475 from '85, although I
use it only occasionally. Laser printers do such a good job on
schematics now! What "code" do you have? I hate to see them piled up
as surplus, makes me want to take them home with me, and give them a
good home!

All things HPGL would be welcome!

Alan KM6VV


caveteursus wrote:

>
> If there is interest I will put up the HP G/L code on one of my web-
> pages. HP/Agilent provides a little support for these old, workhorse
> products, but not much. I also have a "fix" for converting the Gerber
> output produced by Ultiboard to something which will plot on an
> HP7475 in minutes instead of hours.
>
> The old serial plotters go for a few tens of dollars on EBay.
>
> Jack