Good way to make PCBs???

[LifeForce4]

I have been looking for some way that I can make PCBs. I wanted to know how you guys do it? What is the "best way" that is well rounded with quality and ease?

Thanks,
Kyle

 

[Electric Rain]

Go to www.allcorp.com And look at their TECHNIKS "PRESS & PEEL" PC BOARD KIT. It's a bit pricey, but I've heard it is really easy and quick. :wink:

 

[Optikon]

I have been looking for some way that I can make PCBs. I wanted to know how you guys do it? What is the "best way" that is well rounded with quality and ease?

Thanks,
Kyle

If you like alot of re-work and messiness, go with the etch-resist + ferric chloride method. I have tried it and it can work OK but in the end, I dont think it is worth the trouble. I prefer having a PCB house manufacture my boards - you get good quality. Some might argue that it is too expensive but, I have found that there are prototype board houses that can do 4 layer boards for $99. When you add up all the costs of some of the other methods, it is very comparable. Oh but you will have to use software to lay your board out. I use Eagle because there is a free version that lets you do 4 layer boards and it is easy to learn.

 

[laroche73]

making PCBs

Here's an earlier thread with some more suggestions:

https://www.electro-tech-online.com/threads/fm-receiver.3715/

 

[LifeForce4]

Thanks guys for the help. I remembered that I did not search this board after I posted this question. So I did a search on the board. I found some people talking and the Press and Peal thing sounded like a good way to go.

Again thanks for all the help you guys.
Kyle

 

[jkanelakis]

IF YOU WANT TO PRACTICE,A GOOD DESIGNING PROGRAM IS CIRCUIT MAKER 2000...SEARCRH THE WEB AND YOU WILL FIND IT EASILY...IT'S VERY GOOD AND YOU WILL DEFINETELY UNDERSTAND IT...

 

[mixos]

Check here some articles that will help you make your own PCBs:

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