[Noisebridge-discuss] Help with Eagle CAD

[d p chang]

Jonathan Foote <jtfoote at ieee.org> writes:

> I've considered fabbing my own, but WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THE USED
> ETCHANT? Pouring toxic metal salts down the drain is ecologically
> inconsiderate and likely illegal.

definitely illegal, but i've been told that you can do multiple
boards. i think places taht take photo developer etc take this stuff too.

> I'll stick to the fab houses, who also do a great job drilling all
> those teeny holes in the right place.

and vias. i was stunned to see how 'complicated' it was to make a real
via (compared to just a hole that is).

btw, i have a set of pcb bits that i was going to stick in the shop room
(the press is more useful than just a plain dremel for not breaking the bits).

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