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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
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Also, the etching solution of 1 part muriatic acid to 2 parts hydrogen peroxide is worlds better than the ferric chloride solution as it is clear and doesn't stain everything it touches. It is also available locally (hydrogen peroxide is in every drug and grocery store, muriatic acid can be found at almost any hardware store). | Also, the etching solution of 1 part muriatic acid to 2 parts hydrogen peroxide is worlds better than the ferric chloride solution as it is clear and doesn't stain everything it touches. It is also available locally (hydrogen peroxide is in every drug and grocery store, muriatic acid can be found at almost any hardware store). | ||
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Thankfully, we worked in a school lab that had access to pure acetone for cleaning off the traces, so we didn't have to resort to foul-smelling nail polish. | Thankfully, we worked in a school lab that had access to pure acetone for cleaning off the traces, so we didn't have to resort to foul-smelling nail polish. | ||
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== Toner Transfer Tip and Tricks From around the World == | == Toner Transfer Tip and Tricks From around the World == | ||
− | Leave | + | Leave you tips and tricks here, it is ok if you found it on the web ( give the reference if you have it ) or if you picked it up somewhere else even figured it out yourself. ( if you have a long write up do not leave it here, make a new page and link to it ) |
=== Paper === | === Paper === | ||
− | Experiment with paper, keep shifting around to find the right stuff | + | Experiment with paper, I use magazine paper, keep shifting around to find the right stuff. You want a glaze ( usually clay ) so the toner will transfer, and soluble paper so you can easily remove it. Right not mu favorite it the RISDI catalog. If the paper is too thin it may jam in the printer ( check printer settings by the way ) Some have suggested attaching ( perhaps just by folding the leading edge over ) it to standard paper as a carrier to get it through the printer. There are of course photo papers for laser printers and stuff made just for toner transfer. |
=== Roller === | === Roller === | ||
− | A roller may help focus pressure | + | A roller may help focus pressure especially at the edges. Has to be done while hot. One way I have seen is to put a dowel ( perhaps several ) under the board and roll back and forth on that. |
=== Padding === | === Padding === | ||
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=== Electric Grill as Ironing Board === | === Electric Grill as Ironing Board === | ||
− | I [[russ_hensel]] was having trouble getting enough heat. My breakthrough was to use a temperature controlled electric grill (great for pan cakes by the way) set for | + | I [[russ_hensel]] was having trouble getting enough heat. My breakthrough was to use a temperature controlled electric grill ( great for pan cakes by the way ) set for 350 and iron as usual. |
=== Remember high temperature is required === | === Remember high temperature is required === | ||
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The edges are usually the problem focus your attention there, if you get the edges you will probably do fine on the center with only minimal attention there. | The edges are usually the problem focus your attention there, if you get the edges you will probably do fine on the center with only minimal attention there. | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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* [http://www.pulsarprofx.com/PCB/a_Pages/1_Menu/overview.html Direct Etch PCBs] These guys are selling a product for toner transfer, might be good or bad, ( how about a review by a user? ) but in any case they also have a bunch of very useful tips. | * [http://www.pulsarprofx.com/PCB/a_Pages/1_Menu/overview.html Direct Etch PCBs] These guys are selling a product for toner transfer, might be good or bad, ( how about a review by a user? ) but in any case they also have a bunch of very useful tips. | ||
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* [http://www.fullnet.com/u/tomg/gooteepc.htm Toner transfer - by Tom Gootee] | * [http://www.fullnet.com/u/tomg/gooteepc.htm Toner transfer - by Tom Gootee] | ||
− | * [http:// | + | * [http://karosium.com/index.php?/archives/26-Clean,-Simple,-Cheap-Toner-Transfer.html Clean, Simple, Cheap Toner Transfer - By Karo-sama] |
* [http://diycircuits.net/makepcb/pcb_making PCB Making Photo Etching Toner Transfer including Using Matte Paper - by Hilary Cheng] | * [http://diycircuits.net/makepcb/pcb_making PCB Making Photo Etching Toner Transfer including Using Matte Paper - by Hilary Cheng] | ||
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* [http://www.instructables.com/id/5pcb/ 5pcb] | * [http://www.instructables.com/id/5pcb/ 5pcb] | ||
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* [http://www.instructables.com/id/Two-sided-PCB-using-toner-method/ Two sided PCB using toner method] | * [http://www.instructables.com/id/Two-sided-PCB-using-toner-method/ Two sided PCB using toner method] | ||
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* [http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY_Printed_circuit_board/ DIY Printed circuit board ] A video, pretty good. | * [http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY_Printed_circuit_board/ DIY Printed circuit board ] A video, pretty good. | ||
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* [http://www.5bears.com/pcb.htm Printed Circuit Boards for the Masses] A pretty quick tutorial. | * [http://www.5bears.com/pcb.htm Printed Circuit Boards for the Masses] A pretty quick tutorial. | ||
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* [http://revision3.com/systm/etching/ Episode 15 PCB Etching] A video, the safety warnings are a bit over the top. | * [http://revision3.com/systm/etching/ Episode 15 PCB Etching] A video, the safety warnings are a bit over the top. | ||
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[[Category:Techniques]] | [[Category:Techniques]] |