I would choose for number 2, used that method before and worked out really well. I think it'a also the quickest way and perfect if you want to make multiple boards.
Michel On Mar 22, 7:55 pm, Quixotic Nixotic <nixci...@jsdesign.co.uk> wrote: > On 21 Mar 2012, at 01:19, P.Berk wrote: > > > Can anyone point me to how to convert a full-size pc board diagram from an > > old magazine to a form that a pc board manufacturer can use. I have some 8 > > x 8 inch diagrams which I need 2-3 boards made. > > Thanks for any help Phil Berk > > 1] Scan it, autotrace it, spend hours retouching it. Import vectors into PCB > program in whatever format it understands. I use Osmond PCB and it imports > DXF. Mess about with it some more filling paths. Probably end up disappointed > with result. Send to board house eventually. > > 2] Scan it, import it into your PCB program as a background to trace over. > Place components and tracks to match your scan. I use Osmond PCB, it places a > background PDF to trace over. Send to board house. > > 3] Laser photocopy from magazine onto a fine surfaced calendered or chalk > coated paper - iron toner onto FR4 copper board, etch, clean toner off and > drill. > > 4] As 3, but use expensive blue Press 'n' Peel paper, sold for the purpose. > > 5] As 3 and 4 but scan from magazine into computer and output onto paper > using a black and white laser printer. > > 6] Replicate the circuit on perforated board, vero, tripad, single pad, point > to point wiring, Roadrunner etc. > > 7] Photocopy mag. Tape photocopy onto FR4 copper board. Drill all holes > through and deburr. Use permanent marker pens, Staedtler Lumo series, maybe > Sanford Sharpie or similar, to draw interconnecting paths. Paint on girly > nail varnish for large areas of retained copper. I always go for a dark hue > to suit my complexion. Erm, I mean choose dark because you need it to show up > well so you can see where you put it, don't use clear. Etch board. > > 8] As above but use 'Letraset' style rub down transfers onto copper instead > of using pens. Hard to find maybe these days. Check your craft shop, see if > they have suitable sets of lines. > > 9] Use a RepRap with a pen to draw your PCB design onto > copper.http://ultimachine.com/content/printing-circuit-boards-mendel > > If you do your own etching, whatever you use as an acid resist, degrease your > copper boards first and don't touch the surface with your greasy fingers. > Wear thin cotton or latex gloves if necessary. > > 8x8 is a fair old size, good luck. > > John S -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "neonixie-l" group. To post to this group, send an email to neonixie-l@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to neonixie-l+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/neonixie-l?hl=en-GB.
