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[Tutorial] Toner PCB Transfer & Chemical Etching

Last post by modman « 06 Jul 2010, 01:59

by modman » 06 Jul 2010, 01:59

Materials:
copper clad board
acetone
HCl Hydrochloric acid
H2O2 Hydrogen Peroxide
water
inverted pcb layout
glossy magazine paper

Tools:...

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06 Jul 2010, 01:59
[How to] make a UV-box out of a facial solarium

Last post by Grendahl « 17 Apr 2010, 01:36
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by lolbou » 16 Apr 2010, 21:32

Hey, mon ami !

As requested by some of you members following this etching how-to , here's how to adapt a facial solarium into a UV-light box for...

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17 Apr 2010, 01:36
[Tutorial] UV PCB Transfer & Chemical Etching

Last post by lolbou « 21 Apr 2010, 21:23
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by lolbou » 12 Apr 2010, 14:35

Hi ya all. Here's a detailed method of etching that I use. In this How To, I'll explain what's going on from a chemistry point of view, and what are...

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Last post by lolbou
21 Apr 2010, 21:23
[Tutorial] how to make artistic, old skool PCB

Last post by Mr. G. « 09 Apr 2010, 18:33
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by Mr. G. » 04 Nov 2009, 18:14
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Would anybody care for a tutorial on how to make PCB's that look like this?

It's really not that hard with a program such as Illustrator or...
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09 Apr 2010, 18:33

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[Tips & Tricks] PCB Etching with(out) chemicals

Last post by Mr. G. « 14 Jul 2009, 22:20
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by Mr. G. » 13 Jan 2009, 17:01
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Is it possible to etch a pcb without using chemicals? We get our water from a well, and have a septic tank system. So, I'd rather not have to dump...
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Last post by Mr. G.
14 Jul 2009, 22:20
[Tips and Tricks] PCB routing

Last post by RnFR « 28 Oct 2008, 16:02
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by modman » 12 Aug 2008, 11:54
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I would like to start making my own layouts. What's the best way to go about it?
Do you use computer program? Do you use auto-routing or do you draw...
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Last post by RnFR
28 Oct 2008, 16:02
[Tips & Tricks] Perfboard Building

Last post by Alex C « 29 Feb 2008, 22:48
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by drmathprog » 26 Feb 2008, 14:24

I'm inspired by the Eternity and King of Tone perfboard projects. Can someone point me to a tutorial or suggest techniques for soldering a perfboard...

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Last post by Alex C
29 Feb 2008, 22:48
[Tips & Tricks] point to point tips for beginners

Last post by Stuggi « 29 Jan 2008, 07:23
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by bumblebee » 23 Nov 2007, 22:56

hey, i built a ptp fuzz last night,first time with ptp,it works fine but it just looks like ass!

i see in old amps ptp looks all nice and neat and...

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Last post by Stuggi
29 Jan 2008, 07:23
Useful development board to make pedals! What do you think?

Last post by FirstTry118 « 27 Nov 2019, 20:16
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by FirstTry118 » 26 Nov 2019, 23:52

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Hey everyone! What do you guys think of this board to easily make guitar pedals? It has everything on board from power to potentiometers. I bought it...

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27 Nov 2019, 20:16
PCB Layout Improvement using BMP example

Last post by mookyj « 17 Nov 2019, 23:19
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by FlyingWild » 10 Nov 2019, 19:29

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Following a discussion in another thread, I have asked Mookyj, if he would be so kind as to suggest how I improve the PCB layout for a BMP that I...

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Last post by mookyj
17 Nov 2019, 23:19
PCB for jacks and switch

Last post by 287m « 24 Aug 2018, 08:00
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by fragster » 24 Aug 2018, 07:39

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Howdy.
Newbie here.
I found this ( on tayda and it looks extremely useful for mounting things that is needed in just about every pedal. Out of stock...

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Last post by 287m
24 Aug 2018, 08:00
through hole components pad and hole sizes

Last post by Dirk_Hendrik « 22 Nov 2017, 18:57
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by POTL » 20 Nov 2017, 21:35

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Hello
I erased several boards created in DipTrace and realized that my macros had the wrong sizes.
SMD components I fixed on technical documentation...

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Last post by Dirk_Hendrik
22 Nov 2017, 18:57
Width of Track

Last post by J0K3RX « 17 Oct 2017, 00:53
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by POTL » 10 Oct 2017, 21:04

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Tell me what is the width of track should be done on the PCB?
My program offers a thickness of 13 mils, my friends suggest to do 31 mils or more....

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Last post by J0K3RX
17 Oct 2017, 00:53
Ordering single sided PCB on line

Last post by newly « 05 Feb 2016, 15:47
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by casey73 » 15 Jan 2016, 16:26

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I'd like to order some simple, single layer PBCs via one of the on-line PCB services. I've looked around and haven't found any that make a simple...

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Last post by newly
05 Feb 2016, 15:47
Beavis Board

Last post by lolbou « 01 Oct 2013, 19:39
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by PedalPlayer » 21 May 2009, 01:32
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Hi guys,
I'm looking to get into building and really understanding stompboxes, and I'm thinking of getting a beavis board. It seems like...
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Last post by lolbou
01 Oct 2013, 19:39
PCB design Ground

Last post by deltafred « 27 Sep 2013, 21:59
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by Mbas974 » 27 Sep 2013, 20:18

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Hi !
In designing a PCB for Distortion/High Gain circuit (9V supplay),
how to manage the ground , I mean...

is it better leave just the tracks...

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Last post by deltafred
27 Sep 2013, 21:59
Widening veroboard holes?

Last post by deltafred « 08 Jun 2013, 17:04
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by Spefinzephyr » 07 Jun 2013, 20:45

So I've noticed on a few layouts there will be two components or jumpers that share the same hole/connection on the copper strip. Is there a method...

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Last post by deltafred
08 Jun 2013, 17:04
fastest PCB ordering?

Last post by 464661048 « 07 Jun 2013, 09:54
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by scoop » 05 Jun 2013, 00:02

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I did a test run of PCB's through Futurlec, and I'm very pleased with the results and price, except it took several months from placing the order...

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Last post by 464661048
07 Jun 2013, 09:54
PCB Manufacturer recommendations

Last post by mictester « 20 Apr 2013, 11:31
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by tdkrause » 19 Apr 2013, 18:42

I have a design that is ready to go into production and I'm looking for a good PCB manufacturer. I've been dealing with a company in the US that...

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Last post by mictester
20 Apr 2013, 11:31
How to Etch Circuit Boards?

Last post by stevie1556 « 01 Mar 2013, 09:31
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by Stratman69 » 23 Feb 2013, 03:27

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I've been wanting to build some Vox V846 Wah-Wah clones again.

Unfortunately, my source on eBay hasn't been selling his hand-crafted V846 circuit...

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Last post by stevie1556
01 Mar 2013, 09:31
Vox V846 Wah - In need of accurately sized layout for etch

Last post by Stratman69 « 26 Feb 2013, 03:49

by Stratman69 » 26 Feb 2013, 03:49

So I finally figured out how to etch circuit boards.

My main objective is to create my own Vox Clyde Mccoy Wah.

However, I've been looking for an...

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Last post by Stratman69
26 Feb 2013, 03:49
Stick on copper traces...

Last post by modman « 16 Feb 2013, 18:34
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by rwebbart » 10 Dec 2011, 08:31
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Wanted to say hello and thanks. I've lurked around here for a year and finally joined. I've learned a lot from you fine folks and hopefully this...
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Last post by modman
16 Feb 2013, 18:34
PCB tinning

Last post by Lucifer « 15 Jan 2013, 19:53
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by galmar » 15 Jan 2013, 19:39

Hello everyone,

I have come across a method used to tin pcb copper tracks that is based on a product named ROSOL 3, by Rothenberger. It is a...

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Last post by Lucifer
15 Jan 2013, 19:53
PCB planes

Last post by phatt « 15 Jan 2013, 12:57
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by benobo » 15 Jan 2013, 10:47

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Hello Gentlemen,

I have created a PCB layout on Eagle, and used the bottom side for the Ground plane and the top side for the Vbias (+4.5V).

My...

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Last post by phatt
15 Jan 2013, 12:57
Drilling Techniques

Last post by bato001 « 14 Oct 2012, 16:26
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by bencoles » 12 Oct 2010, 14:26
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Hi there
can anyone help me! I've just started to make my own pcb's and wonder what size drill bits you all use? HELP im clueless!

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Last post by bato001
14 Oct 2012, 16:26
Just made my first pcb!

Last post by wolfy « 03 Jul 2012, 06:57
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by wolfy » 28 Jun 2012, 18:04

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Seems to be all right so far. Just got to drill.

I come across a few dollars and have been wanting to get a set up going to allow me to make pcbs.
I...

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Last post by wolfy
03 Jul 2012, 06:57
The PCB Drill Topic

Last post by Kinki fuzz « 09 Mar 2012, 12:14
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by Kinki fuzz » 20 Dec 2011, 13:40

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Hi guys,

Did some search and found no answers so I’m opening a topic, sorry if the info is out there.

I’d love to know your recommendations on...

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Last post by Kinki fuzz
09 Mar 2012, 12:14
Paper Perfboard & Breadboard printables for easier planning.

Last post by rwebbart « 13 Dec 2011, 21:54
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by rwebbart » 13 Dec 2011, 19:57

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Thought Id toss these up for everyone to use. If, like me, your breadboard layouts get far to cumbersome without pre-planning, or you perfboard...

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Last post by rwebbart
13 Dec 2011, 21:54
Pulsar Laminator PCB Transfer Method

Last post by mysticwhiskey « 06 Dec 2011, 11:26
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by phibes » 28 Apr 2011, 21:10

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warning: I can tend to ramble so the wording may be a bit much but I'm just doing my best to explain this stuff in the easiest way I can. You can get...

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06 Dec 2011, 11:26

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