[ELECTRON] Need PCB Manufacture Help

[Andrew Back]

Hi Jim,

On (21:29 20/05/10), James Beeley wrote:
> Hi all,
> Does anyone have facilities to make PCBs - specifically a UV light box?

I've heard of people making these for a reasonable cost using UV LEDs.
 
> I've designed a PCB for a CTCSS board for my Alinco 2m radio. This uses
> a PIC16F87 microprocessor and a switched-capacitor filter to give all 38
> tones. In the past I've drawn PCB tracks on copperclad board by hand
> using a permanent OHP pen, then etched the board with ferric chloride.
> This isn't suitable in this case due to the board's component density.

There is also a toner-transfer method where you can print your layout using
a laser printer and then iron this onto the board. I haven't tried this but
have heard of folks using it with varying success.

I'd be interested to hear how you get on, as I'll soon have a need to be
making PCBs using SMD devices, can't really afford to send off for these
doing, and the last time I made PCBs I had access to a well kitted out
workshop with all the usual lamps and tanks etc. I won't this time!

Cheers,

Andrew
 

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