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===Preparing for the Workshop=== | ===Preparing for the Workshop=== | ||
* Make sure you've run through the workshop before the day of the workshop. There are many aspects | |||
* This workshop is maximum of 8 people. If you only have 1 printer and/or 1 laminator consider reducing class to a size of 6. | |||
==== Topics ==== | |||
# Overview of the process including alternatives | |||
# Copper clad variations and acid options (including disposal) | |||
# Transfer sheet and transfer method options | |||
# Hands on making! | |||
=== Steps === | |||
# Print design on paper and mock the board layout to make sure the print is scaled correctly and the mirroring is correct. | |||
# Cut transfer paper about an inch oversized and tape it to the original print. Print again on the glossy side of the paper. | |||
# Cut copper clad to approximate size - about an inch over sized again. | |||
# Using painters tape, tape 1 or 2 edges of the transfer to the copper. | |||
# Run through the laminator 5 - 10 times (until you're tired of doing it) | |||
# Soak copper and transfer in water for a couple of minutes, then peel off the transfer. | |||
# Use 2 sandwich bags and etch the board with ferric chloride | |||
# Drill the holes using drill press or dremel press. | |||
# Solder, Test, and Done! | |||
===PCB Equipment Needed for Space=== | |||
Here's a link to the equipment at hackrva for PCB etch: | Here's a link to the equipment at hackrva for PCB etch: | ||
[[PCB_Making_Equipment]] | [[PCB_Making_Equipment]] | ||
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===Example Projects for Teaching | ===Example Projects for Teaching=== | ||
PCB Workshop Blinky 1 | PCB Workshop Blinky 1<br/> | ||
This is a simple LED board at about 2"x3" inches. | This is a simple LED board at about 2"x3" inches. | ||
[[File:Pcbworkshopblinky1.png]] | [[File:Pcbworkshopblinky1.png]] | ||
Parts List | ===Parts List=== | ||
(1) Button | * (1) Button | ||
(1) Battery Holder | * (1) Battery Holder | ||
(1) Resistor | * (1) Resistor | ||
(1) LED | * (1) LED | ||
Revision as of 17:35, 6 March 2016
Preparing for the Workshop
- Make sure you've run through the workshop before the day of the workshop. There are many aspects
- This workshop is maximum of 8 people. If you only have 1 printer and/or 1 laminator consider reducing class to a size of 6.
Topics
- Overview of the process including alternatives
- Copper clad variations and acid options (including disposal)
- Transfer sheet and transfer method options
- Hands on making!
Steps
- Print design on paper and mock the board layout to make sure the print is scaled correctly and the mirroring is correct.
- Cut transfer paper about an inch oversized and tape it to the original print. Print again on the glossy side of the paper.
- Cut copper clad to approximate size - about an inch over sized again.
- Using painters tape, tape 1 or 2 edges of the transfer to the copper.
- Run through the laminator 5 - 10 times (until you're tired of doing it)
- Soak copper and transfer in water for a couple of minutes, then peel off the transfer.
- Use 2 sandwich bags and etch the board with ferric chloride
- Drill the holes using drill press or dremel press.
- Solder, Test, and Done!
PCB Equipment Needed for Space
Here's a link to the equipment at hackrva for PCB etch: PCB_Making_Equipment
Here's a link to a supply list for this workshop: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13CzrknA-gje8imDsIwGcc6N7ohlUdvaHhMr8B-QhfR0/edit#gid=0
Example Projects for Teaching
PCB Workshop Blinky 1
This is a simple LED board at about 2"x3" inches.
Parts List
- (1) Button
- (1) Battery Holder
- (1) Resistor
- (1) LED