first box etch and first custom pcb

[illcom]

A modded meat head with a input cap rotary switch
I got to buy some blue pnp for the box etch, because the  acid went thru the toner on this one
I like it anyways
I know i'm a long way behind most of you but anyways... here it is:

[jimmybjj]

looks great!! way to go on your "firsts" they don't look like firsts. What method did you use to create your pcb?

[cjkbug]

nice job buddy!

[illcom]

Thanks, means a lot

looks great!! way to go on your "firsts" they don't look like firsts. What method did you use to create your pcb?

I used DIYLC, it's really easy to use
What do you use for your layouts, that are really nice BTW

[nzCdog]

Nice etch bro... looks great!

[gtr2]

really nice!  I like the etch too!

Josh

[GhostofJohnToad]

I like the etch!  Nice and simple, but effective.  So how did you etch it?  I'm curious about the process.

[illcom]

Thanks

I like the etch!  Nice and simple, but effective.  So how did you etch it?  I'm curious about the process.

I folowed this tutorial, execpt I didn't have any pnp blue so I transfered toner only, it holds the acid but after a while it comes thru
The tutorial is really great, the best i've seen on the net, but again ... the net is wide
http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php/v/MarkMs-Gallery/album24/?g2_page=1
Pat

[cjkbug]

next etch. try adding the acid only where you need it with a small paint brush. keep applying it every couple of seconds and rinse it off with cool water every 3 applications so you can check your progress.aluminum etches much faster than copper and you don't need to go very deep to get a clear image. as the metal gets warm the acid eats faster and faster so the water helps you put the breaks on.  it's very easy to etch too deep.

Thanks

I like the etch!  Nice and simple, but effective.  So how did you etch it?  I'm curious about the process.

I folowed this tutorial, execpt I didn't have any pnp blue so I transfered toner only, it holds the acid but after a while it comes thru
The tutorial is really great, the best i've seen on the net, but again ... the net is wide
http://www.aronnelson.com/gallery/main.php/v/MarkMs-Gallery/album24/?g2_page=1
Pat

[stecykmi]

i love the dark version of the meat head, great circuit.

[gtr2]

This one is pretty good as well.

http://www.prestonsmusic.com/cat/tutorials/

Josh

[keysandguitars]

Nice work. Thanks for that link to the tutorial gtr2, yet another thing I want to learn how to do.

[bigmufffuzzwizz]

A simplistic design like that really catches my eye! Well done