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11508
No i do not worry and you don't have to either ;-) even 6.66 mil traces have no problem with it. I have not damaged the copper this way, ever. ST On Sun, 01...
Stefan Trethan
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Jan 1, 2006
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11509
... Kenny, I upped the toner density to make sure I got a solid black print (I have a software utility to do that on my Apple Laserwriter). I get a good solid...
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Jan 1, 2006
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11510
John, I found that if I had the toner looking thin (sort of speckled) on the transparency (you can only tell with a good magnifier like my 30X one), that after...
kennytrussell
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Jan 1, 2006
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11511
On Sun, 01 Jan 2006 15:07:32 +0100, kennytrussell ... laminator or fuser makes that better. ... That's true! ST...
Stefan Trethan
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Jan 1, 2006
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11512
... When I was wondering about the pressure once, I sat a bathroom scale on the counter and pressed down on it with a push-up (exercise) handle thing that was...
soffee83
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Jan 1, 2006
7:06 pm
11513
Monthly Reminder, please read: Subject lines: Remember to change the subject line if you are straying from the original thread. Please change the subject line...
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7:32 pm
11514
George, If you get the toner just right (very light, really), I believe you can apply as much pressure as you wish and not worry about spreading too much. I am...
kennytrussell
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Jan 1, 2006
11:22 pm
11515
Thanks Kenny! I bought a few sheets of transparency too a while back and haven't used it yet. All I've ever done is glossy paper. I really want to get a bit...
soffee83
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Jan 2, 2006
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11516
That other thread about the toner reminded me.- Does anyone who runs that HP not get the full adjustment prefs on their Windows machines? I get that simple...
soffee83
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Jan 2, 2006
3:27 am
11517
I quickly threw together a quick web page with pictures of a few projects for which I could find digital pictures. I took a lot of pictures along the way in my...
kennytrussell
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Jan 2, 2006
6:58 am
11518
George, At the moment, I'm still sold on transparencies being better than the glossy paper, but really I don't know. I need to do a few more with paper. I have...
kennytrussell
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Jan 2, 2006
7:10 am
11519
I have been reading with much interest all that I can about the Laser toner transfer method of making PC boards and after a few attempts have been absolutely...
jam5411
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Jan 2, 2006
6:45 pm
11520
... it will work for that too. I did 0.5mm pitch thin flatpack (the ones without real leads) with no problems, but you need a 600DPI printer. ST...
Stefan Trethan
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Jan 2, 2006
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11521
JohnM, I have done .5 mm also with no trouble. It amazes me that it can work so well - seems so crude but works so well! I appreciate the helpful tips too...
kennytrussell
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Jan 2, 2006
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11522
On Mon, 02 Jan 2006 20:34:50 +0100, kennytrussell ... Yes, the curvature causes an error for me. If i put in in a folded-over piece of thin cardboard the curve...
Stefan Trethan
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Jan 2, 2006
7:46 pm
11523
I'm not sure I understand where you put the cardboard. ... someone ... edge ... an ... I ... over ... problem....
kennytrussell
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Jan 2, 2006
8:09 pm
11524
... folded-over ... problem. ... Using the Press n Peel I leave roughly 3/8inch overlap from the laser print out. This is 3/8" larger than the board outline....
jam5411
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Jan 2, 2006
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11525
On Mon, 02 Jan 2006 21:09:15 +0100, kennytrussell ... I fold the cardboard over in the middle, and then put the whole spiel (PCB with layout paper on both...
Stefan Trethan
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Jan 2, 2006
8:23 pm
11526
John, This was very helpful. I really appreciate it! I'm not familiar with the press you use. I'm still using an iron but I will look into what you have. ...
kennytrussell
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Jan 2, 2006
8:30 pm
11527
I see now. Thanks. ... spiel (PCB ... have...
kennytrussell
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Jan 2, 2006
8:33 pm
11528
Hello, everyone... I am rather new to this board, and I have had some real good luck with Toner Transfer, but it hasn't quite made me happy with traces that...
Kim Currier
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Jan 3, 2006
2:47 am
11529
For doing double sided boards using transparencies I made up a jig from the same thickness PCB material in the shape of an 'L'. The top and bottom...
stewart_bakeruk
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Jan 3, 2006
9:44 am
11530
Hi guys I'm new using the homebrew mix of HCL 30% and H2O2 3%, and would like to know what is the best temperature for good etch time??? , right now when i do...
Bruno St-Laurent
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Jan 3, 2006
2:49 pm
11531
I am using PCB123 to draw my circuit boards with and have made through rings slightly larger in the program. Now I find these "direct etch doughnuts" and want...
Lindle
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Jan 3, 2006
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11532
... From: "Bruno St-Laurent" <bsl88k@...> To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 2:48 PM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] CUCL...
Leon Heller
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Jan 3, 2006
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11533
On Tue, 03 Jan 2006 15:48:13 +0100, Bruno St-Laurent <bsl88k@...> ... It is problematic to heat this etchant because HCL will boil at like 50C or...
Stefan Trethan
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Jan 3, 2006
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11534
... From: "Lindle" <tn_medic24100@...> To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 7:04 AM Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Question...
Leon Heller
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Jan 3, 2006
3:37 pm
11535
... time??? , ... around 5 ... green ... like 50C ... produced ... above ... levels ... I do use a bubbler !!!, ok, then i need to get concentrated H2O2!! is ...
Bruno St-Laurent
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Jan 3, 2006
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11536
On Tue, 03 Jan 2006 16:37:32 +0100, Bruno St-Laurent <bsl88k@...> ... Yes, and not very expensive either. You want some around 30%. I was afraid the...
Stefan Trethan
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Jan 3, 2006
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11537
On Tue, 03 Jan 2006 16:24:52 +0100, Leon Heller ... NO, not BLUE! It should be green. If it is blue you have no HCl and it can't etch. ST...
Stefan Trethan
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