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Well, I'll see how it goes with the car starter for a while, but I
suspect I'll give in and start on the rest anywy, just because it will be fun to put it all together !. Thanks for the tips on etching - think I'll give the laser printer method a go. Regards, Andrew Colin Dawson wrote: Hi all I haven't done any electronics since I were a lad (this is a great reason to get back intot it!) - In those days I made PCBs using transfers and etch resist pens. Is the photo-etching expensive to get setup ? I bet the results are a lot better .. I'll do a little surfing and see I think. If you've got access to a lazer printer, there's a much cheaper solution than photo etching. If you take a look on the maplin website, take a look at the Press'N'Peel transfer system. You should get really good results from it. I used the photo-etching method, because I like to do things that hardway. also I only have an InkJet Printer. At the very least it removes the urgency and lets me think about it in more detail. In all my vast experience of using the scope (1 night !) I haven't dewed up yet, but as soon as I do I know I'll wish I had the dew-heater handy so I'll probably plug on and get it going anyway. which means I also need to do the power thingy. I've not really used the heater all that often, but it's been a godsend when it's been needed. The power thingy, isn't needed straight away either. You'll be able to tell when the battery is wearing out as the scope will start slow down and start to sound laboured long before the battery gives out. Good luck with that ! If I can't find the right kind of toolbox I may be forced to do the same. I've got a mate who could help though, so maybe for the price of a few beers I can get one together. lol, sounds like my approach. I've got a mate who does alot of DIY, I'm beggining to get a rought idea of how the box will fit together, it's turning out to be a little more complex, than I thought, but it should be worth it in the end. Regards Colin Dawson www.cjdawson.com |
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