Thursday: Making PCBs using Kinsten

/ CCHS / By Lachlan

This thursday we had a go at making decent quality PCBs using the Kinsten photosensitive boards and chemicals. Thanks to Michael for his presentation and Darren for the tinning solution.

Michael’s homebrew UV lightbox can expose single or double sided boards

Developing the photoresist

After etching

After removing the photoresist using isopropyl alcohol

The finished, tinned board

Finished, tinned board under the magnifier

Jamie’s easydriver pcbs

John’s simulator gets impressive panel graphics

Drinks fridge had a cold corner – so we now switch it when that corner gets to 1 degree