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Re: Printing, just printing PCB layouts
I'm saving the file to Distiller from Ultiboard, not scanning it. I like the suggestion of using an HP G/L translator. The main thing I want to do is save the files so that I can upload them to
By caveteursus <j.walton@...> · #280 ·
drawing schematics?
I need to draw some schematics of my circuits, but I do not have any software. Any recommendations on free or inexpensive software for this? The simpler the better. TIA, Dave The Inexpensive
By davesaum · #281 ·
Re: drawing schematics?
Hello Dave, YES! There are some schematic and PCB programs out there. Eagle Express is a FREE download with ONLY a limitation of board size (4" x 3.2" size board) but it is FULLY functional
By robasic <robasic@...> · #282 ·
Re: drawing schematics?
Check the Bookmarks area of Homebrew PCBs. A reminder for everyone- although the list hasn't been here that long, a lot of people have already asked and answered a lot of questions. I've posted some
By Steven Greenfield AE7HD · #283 ·
Re: drawing schematics?
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By Steven Greenfield AE7HD · #284 ·
Re: drawing schematics?
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By Steven Greenfield AE7HD · #285 ·
Re: Plated Thru Hole at Home
the whole holes
By adam_seychell <adam_seychell@...> · #286 ·
Re: Plated Thru Hole at Home
Hey Adam maybe you should write a produre of your method of making PTH. I would love to know the costs involved and chemistry. I am not familar with the BLACKHOLE method. The hardest part is making
By j_hallows <j_hallows@...> · #287 ·
Re: Plated Thru Hole at Home
The BLACKHOLE processes is fast, cheaper and safer to run than conventional electroless copper. This is expected since its aim is to replace the electroless copper line in the PCB fabrication plant.
By Adam Seychell <adam_seychell@...> · #288 ·
Cleaning copper
Hi all, To make spray-on prp resist work well, the copper has to be cleaned well. Some things that work: salt and vinegar, salt and lemon juice, citric acid, and probably lots of others. I like
By Russell Shaw <rjshaw@...> · #289 ·
Tin Plating
I don't know if you want this around if you have kids, but MG Chemicals makes "Liquid Tin" -- which plates in 5 minutes. The contents are nasty -- fluoroboric acid and stannous fluoroborate.
By caveteursus <j.walton@...> · #290 ·
Re: Plated Thru Hole at Home
Why not use Circuit Works conductive epoxy?
By caveteursus <j.walton@...> · #291 ·
Re: Tin Plating
Why not silver plate your PCB. It's easy to do with "CoolAmp". CoolAmp silver plating powder is applied to a clean PCB with a damp cloth pad. Simply dip the damp cloth pad into the powder and run onto
By Hans <hans@...> · #292 ·
Re: Plated Thru Hole at Home
No doubt it has a use for repairing things that need to be conductive. I can't see squeezing epoxy into 500-1500 0.032" holes. Another thing it would not allow through hole connections
By Hans <hans@...> · #293 ·
Re: Plated Thru Hole at Home
This sounds good. I assume that this is just for hole activation and standard electroplating is done next to build up the holes. What is the success rate at home? And estimated costs? I don't want to
By j_hallows <j_hallows@...> · #294 ·
Re: Plated Thru Hole at Home
I think this product is just for reworking/repairing traces. Also imagine if I had a board with 10000 holes. Do you think I want to spend me time coating each hole. -- John Hallows
By j_hallows <j_hallows@...> · #295 ·
New file uploaded to Homebrew_PCBs
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Homebrew_PCBs group. File : /Making Plated Through Holes at Home
By Homebrew_PCBs@... · #296 ·
Re: drawing schematics?
I think very highly of CADINT. They now have a free version which is good for up to 250 pins. In fact, you are using the paid for version with a license good for 250 pins. That license is
By Dwayne Reid · #297 ·
Re: Plated Thru Hole at Home
The cost is not the problem since the carbon dispersion should be available free from one of the large colorant producers. The dye is similarly available. I got 20 kg of dispersion paste for $130 AU.
By Adam Seychell <adam_seychell@...> · #298 ·
Re: Plated Thru Hole at Home
j.walton@... writes: Exactly! The only things that would make PTH at home "worth it" would be any one or combination of the following: 1. The personal "need" to prove "I can DO that!"; 2.
By JanRwl@... · #300 ·