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hacks:pcb [2014/03/07 21:51] jarretthacks:pcb [2014/03/21 03:43] jarrett
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 ==== Toner Transfer ==== ==== Toner Transfer ====
  
-__Works.__ Not well.+__Works.__ Could be improved.
  
 The traces are laser-printed in reverse onto some sort of glossy paper (e.g. magazine or photo paper), then transferred to a copper-clad board using a hot clothing iron or t-shirt press. The traces transfer to the board and act as an etch-resist. The traces are laser-printed in reverse onto some sort of glossy paper (e.g. magazine or photo paper), then transferred to a copper-clad board using a hot clothing iron or t-shirt press. The traces transfer to the board and act as an etch-resist.
 +[[http://paulwanamaker.wordpress.com/perfect-single-or-double-sided-pcbs-with-the-toner-transfer-method/|This]] guy has it dialed the best.
  
 Issues: Issues:
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 ==== 3D Printer ==== ==== 3D Printer ====
  
-__Has potential.__+__Doesn't work.__
  
-Single layer of plastic laid down as etch resist.+Single layer of plastic laid down as etch resist. Laying down conductive material may soon be an option.
  
 Issues: Issues:
   * Accuracy. Print heads tend to be at least 0.35mm.   * Accuracy. Print heads tend to be at least 0.35mm.
 +  * Plastic shrinkage.
 +  * Will not stick to copper. 
  
 ===== Mechanical ===== ===== Mechanical =====
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