I would like to build this PCB etcher

General
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http://www.diyouware.com/

I’d like to build one to keep at the Hive. They seem to be getting good results using it. (0.1mm ~=4mil) and it’s very enthusiast-oriented.

If I start gathering parts, can I get some help from someone on TeamCNC to get it right? :slight_smile:

thanks,
-Dave

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Dave,
I’m not on teamCNC but I’d like to help. I’m trying to learn about this stuff, and between this and spending time with other members who know this stuff, maybe I can learn something, and be a little helpful at the same time.

Hutch

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Dave.. I think you just became a member of TeamCNC. :smiley:

We've got most of the motion control parts, both electronics and hardware, lying around. I amassed many of them intending to create a Cyclone PCB mill. That project isn't seriously underway yet though, and this seems like a much better solution to the same problem. Rapid high resolution board fab capabilities would be wonderful to have in-house.

If you're at the meeting tomorrow, we can review what's available to avoid buying unnecessary components.

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Very unlikely between work, weather and kids. :frowning: Maybe later this week lunch or dinner and talk?
-D

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Spent the night here babysitting the Gigabot… woke up to this. :slight_smile:

Bill

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Nice, what are these the parts to?

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It’s all the printed parts for the PCB Etcher.

Bill

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Oooooooohhh. Thanks Bill! Where are you going to put them?
-D

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http://wiki.hive13.org/index.php/PCB_Etcher

I’ve ordered PCBs, lasers, films, and stuff. I’m going to probably hit the electronic parts for the PCBs later.

I need help finding and purchasing the mechanical parts. Anyone from TeamCNC available?

-Dave

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They will be on the 3d Printer table.

Bill

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I’ll try to go through the site and figure out a strategy for the parts tonight at µCM.

Ian

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Call / txt / gmessage me. If I can’t make it tonight, I’ll try to hop on hangout or call you, etc.
-D