Phil Eisermann wrote:

> > I have seen a book by Jan Axelson listed that covers manufacturing
> > your own PCBs.  Has anyone read this one or have any comments
> > about it?
> >
> > yes, i have a copy of this book. I'd recommend it to anyone wanting to
> > get an overview of how to make your own PCB's. Among other things,
> > It explains the steps involved in image transfer using rub-on traces
> > (eg transfer patterns), reversing film, pos-neg film,
> > photography/orthographic film, DynaArt, Press-n-Peel, TEC-200, etc.
> >
> > It also covers a lot of basics such as component selection, preparing
> > a schematic, etching, drilling, and soldering. But the coverage on
> > this
> > is very basic (after all, those topics  _are_  very basic!)
> >
> > All in all, it's a little bit of everything, but nothing technical or
> > terribly
> > in depth. As I said above, it's great for an overview of the various
> > processes involved. It explains the procedures in great detail, but
> > nothing really on theory (how, but not why).

Thanks for the response -- I was considering a process where
one could make a one-off board for prototyping purposes. It
would be nice to do this at home rather than farming it out
to a commercial shop if that is even possible.

Fred.
fred.hatfield@sstar.com
New Orleans