Hi all,
Veroboard works well enough, but gets old quickly so I have decided to try and make some PCBs.
I know Gert likes the photo sensitive coated PC boards. I can get them here: http://shop.rabtron.co.za/catalog/photopositive-coated-board-100x160mm-p-2407.html
Alternatively I could get this starter kit: http://shop.rabtron.co.za/catalog/complete-board-etching-p-2862.html
For the time being I am only interested in making single-sided PCBs, so no through plating, etc is needed for now. I have done some homework on Google, etc but there are just too many different opinions on how to do this.
What I want to know is:
1. What is the easiest (not cheapest) way to make a good PCB? What will I need?
2. Is there any software that will allow me to draw the PCB layout on and route the tracks? Freeware or shareware recommendations which will allow me to experiment a bit before I commit 100% will be appreciated.
I have a pedestal drill, so I can get some 0.8mm and 1.0mm drill bits to do the drilling. Other than that I don't have anything I think I would need.
For my first project I am plannin on making a regulated power supply which gives -15V 0 +15V output. I have a circuit diagram for this which I have used a number of times on Vero.
Thanks for your assistance.
Regards,
Ian.
Veroboard works well enough, but gets old quickly so I have decided to try and make some PCBs.
I know Gert likes the photo sensitive coated PC boards. I can get them here: http://shop.rabtron.co.za/catalog/photopositive-coated-board-100x160mm-p-2407.html
Alternatively I could get this starter kit: http://shop.rabtron.co.za/catalog/complete-board-etching-p-2862.html
For the time being I am only interested in making single-sided PCBs, so no through plating, etc is needed for now. I have done some homework on Google, etc but there are just too many different opinions on how to do this.
What I want to know is:
1. What is the easiest (not cheapest) way to make a good PCB? What will I need?
2. Is there any software that will allow me to draw the PCB layout on and route the tracks? Freeware or shareware recommendations which will allow me to experiment a bit before I commit 100% will be appreciated.
I have a pedestal drill, so I can get some 0.8mm and 1.0mm drill bits to do the drilling. Other than that I don't have anything I think I would need.
For my first project I am plannin on making a regulated power supply which gives -15V 0 +15V output. I have a circuit diagram for this which I have used a number of times on Vero.
Thanks for your assistance.
Regards,
Ian.