Re: gEDA-user: Do it yourself PCB's via heat toner transfer.

[Christian Treldal <chris@taarnkammeret.dk>]

lør, 2004-11-06 kl. 17:46 skrev Karel Kulhavy:

> > 
> > 1.Print the layout on Epson glossy inkjet paper with a laserprinter.
> 
> Do transparencies work too?

Don't know. I could see the problem that the plastic film melts and
sticks to the iron.

> > 2.Clean the board with soap and steel wool.
> 
> Does underwater lapping paper suffice too?

You are free to use the method you like. The magic words are clean and
no fingerprints.

> Should the paper lie on the table or should it be held in the air?
> 
Place paper on a table, place pcb on top, apply heat to paper sticks to
pcb then flip the package over and apply heat to the paper.

> > 6.When paper turns brown, remove iron.
> 
> If the whole assembly is lying on a table, does the table turn brown too?
> Is it necessary to use a heat-resistant table?

It would be wise to use something heat resistant.
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Best regards


Christian Treldal