https://github.com/mirdej/etchingbox

portable pcb etching in a box
https://github.com/mirdej/etchingbox

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portable pcb etching in a box

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/mirdej/etchingbox
• Owner: mirdej
• License: gpl-2.0
• Created: 2014-05-13T12:43:42.000Z (over 10 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2022-04-10T17:35:49.000Z (over 2 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-04-06T07:35:48.388Z (6 months ago)
• Language: C++
• Size: 13.9 MB
• Stars: 7
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 2
• Open Issues: 2
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE.md

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README

        
#README for Etchingbox project#

##The Idea##

Build a portable / mobile PCB etching workstation that fulfills these criteria

* waterproof

* able to etch 100x160mm double sided boards with 8mil precision

* low cost.  total bill of materials should not exceed 150 CHF

* diy approach, mostly laser cut plexi and easily sourceable materials

* fits in a RAKO Box

Some guiding ideas

* use very little but always fresh chemicals 

* good heat management: etching has to be done at 45-50 degrees celsius, developer has to be kept at >20 degrees as well (in my workshop, temperatures can easily drop below 16 degrees and developing is a pain).

* all material and chemicals travel in the box. liquid waste can travel in the box as well until it can properly disposed of.

* should be easy to clean. no electronics exposed to moisture. 

* as few as possible switches and electrical contacts exposed to the harsh etching environment

* self illuminating

##More Info##

http://wiki.sgmk-ssam.ch/index.php/EtchingBox