Re: [Gumstix-users] Verdex 120 pin connector, pin 16

[Jon H. <jo...@hu...>]

On 16 May 2007 11:56:22 -0400, DJ Delorie <dj...@de...> wrote:

> http://www.pololu.com/ can do mylar stencils, not that I've used them,
> and the 0.5mm pitch was just at the edge of their capabilities (10mil
> laser).  Doing DIY brass is tricky, because the etchant undercuts a
> lot (and no, you can't readily adjust for it, because you still lose
> the sharp corners and such).  I'm going to try a thinner brass (used 5
> mil before, going to try 2 or 3 mil next) and see if I get better
> results.

I had my stencils done by Pololu, and they work great. I think they use 3
mil mylar for the fine pitch stuff.

Once I get the rest of the boards solidified, I'm going to get mylar
stencils for all of them - its such a huge time and effort saver.

Later,
Jon

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