Hi, Russel Ok... One almost not nasty chemical :-) Ferric Chloride. Another insteresting aspect here.... I use a small quantity and "rub" the board with a sponge ! It takes etching timing down to less than 2 minutes ! It is better explained in this link: http://www.pulsarprofx.com/PCB/a_Pages/5_Support/5b_Tips_Tricks/Tips_Tricks. html#Anchor-49575 Works beautifully.... If you want I can take some pictures of the boards I made this way.. Just do not try without the laminator. The results are not consistent. With the laminator everything is great. Best regards, Alexandre Guimaraes -----Mensagem original----- De: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu] Em nome de Apptech Enviada em: segunda-feira, 28 de janeiro de 2008 12:29 Para: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. Assunto: Re: [EE] Dirt Cheap PCB protos? > I have been doing toner transfer with pulsar paper and laminator and I > have to admit that I am really impressed with the results. I can make > 2 sided boards with 6 mills tracks and 6 mills spacing without much > effort. > For vias I am using mechanical eylets. It works great almost > eveytime... For "plating" I am using cool-amp silver. > > It is so easy to make that it is amazing... And no nasty chemicals... What do you etch with? Russell -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist