[dorkbotsea-blabber] Soldering station + PCB ?

[rich at spambutcher.com]

It works - here's my own variation on it:

http://www.spambutcher.com/art7/900117/

I don't think you have to target a specific brand of paper - inkjet 
photo paper generally seems to work.  I've also seen people use paper 
from a magazine.  I've had the best luck with sticker / label backings.

However - with it being so cheap to have PCBs made - it may or may not 
be worth the hassle:

http://www.batchpcb.com/

http://www.spambutcher.com/blog/comments.php?entry=entry080108-072635

It's also just a fun thing to learn how to do "real" PCB design.

-Rich

alex at alexcphoto.com wrote:
> Heh, I suppose there is always something better than what you've got,..
> Regardless of its exterior blemishes, so far I am quite happy with the
> Weller,.. Well as long as it lasts ill be happy,.. 
> 
> 
> On another note, has anyone tried this process?.. To me it looks to easy
> to be true.
> 
> http://www.5bears.com/pcb.htm
> 
> That particular paper seems a bit rare though, I have found it from one
> source,.. Considering purchasing a pack to test, but thought id ask if
> anyone has tried it first.
> 
> Alex
> 
> 
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> Beaty
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> 
> Now if you want professional, try something like this:
> 
> Metcal MX500     $499.
> http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail?name=389-100
> 0-ND
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