General Processes/Circuit Etching
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.
Contents
Toner Transfer
tools required
- pcb etchant buy
- laser printer
- laser photo paper
- acetone
- laundry iron
- drill press
- small drill bit #58 (1/16 is too big) buy
steps
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
reprap pen
http://reprap.org/wiki/Builders/ReplathHowto
http://reprap.org/wiki/Plotting
http://wiki.makerbot.com/gerbertogcode
http://openmaterials.org/2010/12/14/diy-printed-transistors-botacom/
http://www.gwent.org/gem_index.html