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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 boards for quite some time.

Basically, to cut down on waiting time and costs, I want to etch my own V846 circuit boards.

I'm totally new to this and I'm not sure exactly where to start.

I see Radioshack sells copper clads and etching solution.

Any help or suggestions on how to etch a circuit board, save on costs, and create good results?

For a one off pcb? go buy it as it will turn out much much cheaper and about 30 years less painful.
Phil.

Perfboard

Hi Stratman,

Do a google search about "toner transfer pcb method", and you'll se how can your board be done simply ironing a xerox copy faced to the copper foil.

Cheers,
Jose

Have just recently been experimenting with this. Lots of tutorial u-tube videos available. I found glossy magazine paper the best for transfering your image and a toothbrush helps clean away all the small bits of paper left prior to etching. Found all supplies on ebay. You will need access to a toner printer. Permanent marker pens make good touch up pens.

ppluis0 wrote:Hi Stratman,

Do a google search about "toner transfer pcb method", and you'll se how can your board be done simply ironing a xerox copy faced to the copper foil.

Cheers,
Jose

yep.. also, the forum has a search feature..
viewtopic.php?f=45&t=9530
viewtopic.php?f=45&t=12973#p144209
viewtopic.php?f=6&t=14719&p=167940#p167863

Nobody reads my tutorial.........

Where abouts are you? If you're in the UK and have the artwork for the circuit board, send me a PM as I've got a full etching set up