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== Toner Transfer ==
== Toner Transfer ==


make circuit board (you can mill the board or follow the instructions here to use a laser printer and etching)


print the mirrored image on laser photo paper
print the mirrored image on laser photo paper

Revision as of 02:10, 30 November 2011

There are a few different ways to etch a circuit board. if you'd like to add a different style please feel free add a section.


Toner Transfer

print the mirrored image on laser photo paper

tape the paper onto the copper board

using a laundry iron, heat the paper until discolored

soak in water and peel the paper away

agitate in pcb etchant solution for 20-30 min until copper is gone

using a #58 drill bit and drill press, drill all the holes

apply accetone to a cloth and wipe away toner

check and fix errors

places where not enough was etched away or where too much was