On 1/1/2012 8:51 AM, Eric Kort wrote:

> Right.  I would have thought that the shift from through hole to
> surface mount would lead to a resurgence of DIY pcbs, not their death,
> but who am I to say?  Regardless, I am often a "late abandoner" (as
> opposed to an early adopter).

I have tried the toner transfer method and found it lacking and the cost=20
for making a one off board is way too high using the photo method or=20
sending out to have the board made.  My problem was finding good quality=20
protoboards that were not too expensive. I recently found some great=20
ones  by a company called usa circuits. The boards are 5 x 3.4 , have=20
all plated through holes, and are on a very stiff fiberglass material.=20
Since using these I haven't wanted to make a printed board. The cost is=20
about $4 a board if you buy them 5 at a time, $4.50 each otherwise. Well=20
worth it for the quality you get.
http://usacircuits.com/c/21/protoyping-pcb

Mark


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