Category: PCB Etching

  • More Laser=More Printer

    More Laser=More Printer

    So on my previous posts about PCB making and toner transfer, I mentioned that some printers simply do not work well with this method. My Laserjet P2015 is one of those printers. It’s been a workhorse for over a decade but it simply won’t dump enough toner onto the page no matter what the settings…

  • Toner Transfer PCBs

    Toner Transfer PCBs

    There is lots of conflicting information on the internet about toner transfer etching so I thought I’d take some time to put even more conflicting information out there. The subject of this post isn’t really a PCB but it uses the same methods and tools. This is a tricky and fiddly process but it’s very…

  • Dyeing PCBs At Home

    Dyeing PCBs At Home

    I have tried every possible tutorial I could find for dyeing home-made circuit boards and I’ve finally got a technique that I’m satisfied with. My standards were fairly high, I wanted to get a uniform color that isn’t too blotchy, and I wanted to be able to selectively dye areas of the board. There are…