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Dylan

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My first PCB Etch!
« on: March 10, 2012, 04:04:13 AM »
It's not pretty, but I'm pretty sure it'll work. I don't have access to a laserjet printer, so I did it the ghetto way, with sharpie!

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Re: My first PCB Etch!
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2012, 11:36:59 AM »
Looks pretty reasonable.  Sharpie is a good way to go, as is acetate OHP pens as long as they're solvent- and not water-based.
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Re: My first PCB Etch!
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2012, 02:33:33 AM »
Heres my 2nd or 3rd attempt with a CNC machine. Its nice, but bloody expensive!  :o
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Re: My first PCB Etch!
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2012, 07:51:29 AM »
Both very nice........I too use the sharpie method. Spent ages trying photo method with terrible results. Same with laser jets! Sharpie method isn't the prettiest but it's functional and reliable!!!
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Re: My first PCB Etch!
« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2012, 02:33:00 PM »
I've been thinking about trying this - I've been doing a lot of runs of threes lately and just adding 20 jumpers to a stripboard can take 30mins+ would be great if it saves time
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Re: My first PCB Etch!
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2013, 12:57:57 AM »
made this today at work maybe the best board i have made



installed it in the project i am making .. made using the cheap yellow transfer paper gave up with the press n peel ..
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