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Russlk said:Glass epoxy PCB is often called FR4 laminate. It is an epoxy filled glass sheet with 1/2, 1 or 2 ounces of copper per square foot. There is also a paper based laminate but it is not cheap enough to interest the hobbiest. Y
Russlk said:You will get much better results using a program such as Eagle which allows you to draw the schematic and then layout the pcb.
You can download a free version. It is frustrating to start, but forum members will help.
Badar, do some google searches for methods of making homemade PCB's. try 'toner transfer' as a search term to get you started. There are dozens of existing tutorials on methods that exist for making PCB's at home.Badar said:Thanks a lot for this information
Is this program or any other like it just used to design a PCB circuit from a schematic or can i get it printed directly on the PCB by any means.
Or i'll have to make drawing on PCB by hand.
Sorry if it is a stupid question but please do tell me about this.
evandude said:it's just a matter of quality. the cheaper paper laminate is perfectly fine for prototypes, etc, but the fiberglass laminates are much nicer for higher-quality boards. I guess the points on which you would compare the two would be strength, rigidity, ability to get nice clean holes and edges, etc... I don't know any quantitative facts about the differences, but qualitatively (in my opinion) the fiberglass board is just better on all counts - except price.