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Catwell over 15 years ago

Does anyone make their own PCBs at home? If so, share how you do it.

 

 

Also, anyone have any experience using a CNC router for circuit printing?

 

 

I'm not very fond of chemical baths, acid baths, etc; is there a way to make a PCB without the typical steps? ie: Etching,

 

Catwell

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    Thomas over 15 years ago

    Hi Catwell,

     

    I use strip boards, and for high current power supplies use Strip or sometimes Vero boards.

    You are not fond of chemicals; and you intend to use a CNC router, which you may have at your disposal with the required software(CAD) to convert the PCB layout into scalar. Control the depth of cut, and you have a PCB ready.

    A CNC milling or an engraver may also be used for the same.

    All this, provided you have access to a well equipped toolroom or workshop.

    Happy development.

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    Thomas over 15 years ago

    Hi Catwell,

     

    I use strip boards, and for high current power supplies use Strip or sometimes Vero boards.

    You are not fond of chemicals; and you intend to use a CNC router, which you may have at your disposal with the required software(CAD) to convert the PCB layout into scalar. Control the depth of cut, and you have a PCB ready.

    A CNC milling or an engraver may also be used for the same.

    All this, provided you have access to a well equipped toolroom or workshop.

    Happy development.

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