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Subject: Re: Dude! How do you make PCBs?
From: Jan Reucker
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 11:37:08 +0200
Am Fri, 25 Apr 2003 15:14:26 -0400 (EDT) schrieb byron@cc.gatech.edu (Byron A Jeff):

> I realize that this is a Pandora's box topic. But I've finally reached the
> realization that I'm going to have to come up with something sturdier than
> wire wrap. One of my permanent projects (a wall mounted thermostat)
> is falling apart after a couple of years of use. So I'm I wandering into the
> realm of PCB making and I'm soliciting advise.

Until now I've used Eagle for schematic capturing and layout, because I've
learned to use it at the university. But I don't like the license restrictions
so I think I'll give gEDA a chance...

I directly print the layout with a laser printer onto transparencies and expose
it with a 500 W halogen lamp for about 5-7 minutes. I use NaOH and Fe3Cl for
developing and etching, but Fe3Cl totally sucks. You have to be extremely
careful with it.

Jan


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