Do It Yourself
(DIY) Tutorials
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Processes
1. Choose 1 plastic and 1 glass container small enough to hold board.
2. Fill glass container with Ferric Chloride etch. Fill plastic container with cool tap water. Fill both with 1 inch of liquid.
NOTE: Wear gloves, apron, and eyewear when handling chemicals.
CAUTION: Ferric Chloride will stain clothing.
3. Remove blank board from package. Clean copper surface with isopropyl alcohol.
NOTE: Copper side has shiny metallic surface.
TE: Substrate has dull green or brown surface.
4. Remove rub-on decals from package. Locate razor blade and blank board.
5. Remove protective backing. Gently place decal sheet against
copper in desired location.
NOTE: Copper will remain where decals are placed.
6. With sheet still against board, cut decal to desired size through sheet with razor.
7. Apply minimal pressure to decal through sheet with ball-point pen to form initial bond.
8. Remove decal sheet and cover board with protective sheet. Complete bond with stronger surface pressure from pen.
NOTE: Apply pressure from center working outward.
9. Repeat steps 5-8 until decal schematic is
complete.
10. Submerge board into etch solution copper side up.
NOTE: Swirling motion will speed up etch process.
CAUTION: Do not spill liquid.
11. Etch process will take up to 30 minutes. Remove board and check progress every 5 minutes. Avoid over etching
NOTE: Above etch example not complete. Notice remaining copper
12. Remove from etch. Submerge into cool water copper side up for 2-3 minutes.
13. Dry board with cloth wipes. Examine trace quality.
NOTE: Remaining ink can be removed with isopropyl alcohol.
NOTE: Mistakes can be fixed with conductive ink marker..
For thermal transfer method click here
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