Re: DIY SMT solder stencil making
If you can get your hands on an old pen plotter, you might be able to put an inexpensive Roland vinyl cutter head into it. Inkscape has offset drag compensation for at least some plotters.
Then you
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Steven Greenfield AE7HD
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#36830
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Use of hashtags
Hashtags are not a requirement. In fact, I'd rather not see a huge number of hashtags suddenly appear for no good reason. However, I can see a use for the hashtags #tonertransfer #CuCl #KiCAD if you
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Steven Greenfield AE7HD
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#36829
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Re: #newmoderators Adding a couple of moderators
#newmoderators
Jim Pruitt?WA7DUY has been a member in good standing for over a decade.
Jim, you are now a moderator here. Thank you very much.
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Steven Greenfield AE7HD
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Steven Greenfield AE7HD
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#36828
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Re: Adding a couple of moderators
#newmoderators
I'd prefer that the new moderator(s) chosen know a little bit about the technologies we discuss here, and have a little experience moderating groups.
Not much to ask for ....
I'd volunteer, but I no
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Jim Strohm
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Re: #newmoderators Adding a couple of moderators
#newmoderators
Hello friends
I support Jim to be a moderator to this group . I am sure he will be able
to perform his duties very well due to his experience and knowledge.
Thank you
73
Ameer Khan VU3SQM
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Ameer Khan
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#36826
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Re: #newmoderators
#newmoderators
Hello folks ^^)
Will be happy too to help there.
I truly hate the mailling-lists disapearence, especially when I'm subscribed to...
and the killing of yahoogroups lately made me mad enough
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Jean-Fran?ois Bachelet
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#36825
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Re: #newmoderators Adding a couple of moderators
#newmoderators
Hello Steve and the group.
I am willing to help out if you need it.? I own a few groups and also moderate a few other groups.
Thank you.
Jim Pruitt
WA7DUY
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Jim Pruitt WA7DUY
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#newmodeerators
I was a moderator on the old mini-mill list on Yahoo, as well as the HF micro mill list.
I can help, but I'm not immortal either (nor would I admit it, were I so).
I'm expecting to be available for
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Harvey White
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#36823
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Adding a couple of moderators
#newmoderators
It has been brought to my attention that I am not immortal.
So I'm looking for a moderator or two for the group. Because it sucks when a group ends because the only listowner goes away in some
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Steven Greenfield AE7HD
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#36822
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Re: Transparency film for laser printer
Received from Steven Greenfield AE7HD via groups.io at 5/1/2021 15:24 UTC:
If the printer permits, you might try printing the mask using all colors combined to generate black instead of using black
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Jim Higgins <HigginsJ@...>
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#36821
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Re: Transparency film for laser printer
Someone here, back when it was on Yahoogroups, would fill in laser toner transparencies by just coloring over the whole thing with a black dry erase marker.? Then just wipe it off with the eraser.
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Steven Greenfield AE7HD
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Re: Transparency film for laser printer
Keep in mind that what looks opaque to your eye doesn't matter. What matters is that it blocks the wavelengths that affect the coating.
Many inkjet inks have added UV blockers to slow fading.
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Steven Greenfield AE7HD
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Re: Transparency film for laser printer
Ah OK, too bad, probably not going to be ordering from them since I'm in
the US.
The issue isn't with absorbency in this case, it's perfect-- it just isn't
as dark as previous prints with other inks
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Larry Battraw
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#36818
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Re: Transparency film for laser printer
On 28/4/21 5:24 am, Larry Battraw wrote:
> Sure, I've used dry film for years, both laminated on and using the wet process.? I ran into issues when I kept it outside in the summer, as the first roll
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russell shaw
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#36817
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Re: Transparency film for laser printer
On 28/4/21 5:24 am, Larry Battraw wrote:
> Sure, I've used dry film for years, both laminated on and using the wet process.? I ran into issues when I kept it outside in the summer, as the first roll
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russell shaw
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#36816
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Re: Transparency film for laser printer
Sure, I've used dry film for years, both laminated on and using the wet
process. I ran into issues when I kept it outside in the summer, as the
first roll I bought was particularly stinky and I
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Larry Battraw
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Transparency film for laser printer
my two cents ...
I use to play with this kind of product to get the black mylar Darker
see
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F1CHF
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Re: Transparency film for laser printer
On 26/4/21 10:57 pm, Larry Battraw wrote:
> As others have mentioned, laser printing artwork on transparencies is just too much of a headache to be worthwhile.? There's never a great way to ensure
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russell shaw
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Re: Transparency film for laser printer
As others have mentioned, laser printing artwork on transparencies is just
too much of a headache to be worthwhile. There's never a great way to
ensure it's opaque enough and free from defects. I've
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Larry Battraw
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Re: Flux Pens
When it runs dry, what do you have to lose? See if you can get it open without destroying it and if you can then refill it with (compatible) liquid flux. Might need a little vinyl tape to keep it
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ohwenzelph
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#36811
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