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Step 3Making the PCB
sorry this step isnt to detailed because i forgot to take pictures but heres my best
BRAIN STORM:
I started by jotting down some idea patterns on some paper heres what i came up with (image 1)
DRILL THE HOLES:
then i placed each component on the pcb and marked it on the pcb. Then i drilled all the holes
IMPORTANT: KEEP IN MIND WHICH SIDE HAS THE COMPONENTS ON IT AND WHICH SIDE HAS THE TRACES
CONNECT THE DOTS:
Once all the holes are drilled it just a simple game of connect the dots. Do this with your sharpie it must be a "Sharpie" sharpie not some no name brand because i tested 3 types of markers 2 no names and the sharpie, the no namers ink bubbled up during the etching process (not a good thing). Also make sure to color in the lines dark, and your 5 volt and GND traces a little thicker than the others.
ETCHING TIME:
Once you are done drawing your lines and are satisfied with it. Get a tuperware bowl and some etchant solution and etch your board, keeping an eye on it so it doesnt over etch. When its done take it out and clean off all the excess acid and use some nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol to clean off all the sharpie.
SOLDER IN THE COMPONENTS:
Before i started soldering i took some 800 grit sand paper and sanded down the copper a little so it was clean, that way the solder sticks to it alot better. Now just place the components and solder them in one at a time. (image 2)
WIRING:
I chose to use a "weaving" method to reduce tension on the solder joints, which so far has seemed to work great. (image 3,4)
BRAIN STORM:
I started by jotting down some idea patterns on some paper heres what i came up with (image 1)
DRILL THE HOLES:
then i placed each component on the pcb and marked it on the pcb. Then i drilled all the holes
IMPORTANT: KEEP IN MIND WHICH SIDE HAS THE COMPONENTS ON IT AND WHICH SIDE HAS THE TRACES
CONNECT THE DOTS:
Once all the holes are drilled it just a simple game of connect the dots. Do this with your sharpie it must be a "Sharpie" sharpie not some no name brand because i tested 3 types of markers 2 no names and the sharpie, the no namers ink bubbled up during the etching process (not a good thing). Also make sure to color in the lines dark, and your 5 volt and GND traces a little thicker than the others.
ETCHING TIME:
Once you are done drawing your lines and are satisfied with it. Get a tuperware bowl and some etchant solution and etch your board, keeping an eye on it so it doesnt over etch. When its done take it out and clean off all the excess acid and use some nail polish remover or rubbing alcohol to clean off all the sharpie.
SOLDER IN THE COMPONENTS:
Before i started soldering i took some 800 grit sand paper and sanded down the copper a little so it was clean, that way the solder sticks to it alot better. Now just place the components and solder them in one at a time. (image 2)
WIRING:
I chose to use a "weaving" method to reduce tension on the solder joints, which so far has seemed to work great. (image 3,4)
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