Today I found a pcb transfer method in YouTube that I found simple and interesting. Willing to move to 2TB | [H]ard|Forum
The only things you need are:
1) A magazine with color pages. I imagine several should be tried until you find the right one.
2) A laser printer. Which I do not have but can pay for the print
3) A bottle of nail polish.
No UV light or laminator, which are the critical parts.
The tracks on the video look thin enough to trust track will be solid. I am not sure if specific laser toners are necessary/
Dual-sided pcbs would be critical, but such pcbs are always difficult to DIY.
If someone tried this method and has any warnings, please come forward.
The only things you need are:
1) A magazine with color pages. I imagine several should be tried until you find the right one.
2) A laser printer. Which I do not have but can pay for the print
3) A bottle of nail polish.
No UV light or laminator, which are the critical parts.
The tracks on the video look thin enough to trust track will be solid. I am not sure if specific laser toners are necessary/
Dual-sided pcbs would be critical, but such pcbs are always difficult to DIY.
If someone tried this method and has any warnings, please come forward.
With JLCPCB doing 10 off 10cm by 10cm for $2 there is little need to go the DIY route.
DIY pcb making is troublesome and messy at best.
DIY pcb making is troublesome and messy at best.
There is an advantage to be had for fast prototyping though. If you want to try multiple versions of a board in an afternoon then self made is a good way to go.
Otherwise pay $18 or so for FedEx and wait a few days. Or go the cheap option and wait a month...
Otherwise pay $18 or so for FedEx and wait a few days. Or go the cheap option and wait a month...
Just simulated a quote.
Real cost starts at $10.37, because minimum shipping is $8.37.
But it's interesting anyway, particularly because you can then have two-sides.
I don't know how they call through-hole vias, to connect both sides copper when necessary.
Real cost starts at $10.37, because minimum shipping is $8.37.
But it's interesting anyway, particularly because you can then have two-sides.
I don't know how they call through-hole vias, to connect both sides copper when necessary.
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