For PCB layout software, I have used Protel Easytrax and Protel Autotrax for many years. They are now in the public domain which makes them free For etching boards, I use a plastic food storage box about 4 inches deep and 12 inches long, put the PCB in the box and cover it about 1/2 an inch deep with etching solution. I put an object about 1/2 inch thick under the centre of the box so that it will rock up and down then use a heat gun such as is used for stripping paint. By waving the heat gun back and forth as I rock the box I get good agitation and plenty of heat. One benefit of this method is the small amount of etching solution required, which I re-use Regards, Harry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Martin Klingensmith" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 12:29 AM Subject: [OT:] Etching circuit boards > There is a lot of confusion about this topic but I would like to know: > What setup works for you for etching your own circuit boards > layout, > putting the resist on the board, > etching > > Thanks > > -- > -- > Martin Klingensmith > http://infoarchive.net/ > http://nnytech.net/ > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics > (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics > > -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu