OT: DIY Printed Circuit Board ????, For Programable Ignition Options

[Mueller]

MegaJolt EDIS



I'd like to build this PCB if the group buy takes too long to materialize.

I've seen a few websites that show how to make your own PCB and it does not seem too difficult, any pointers or tips or links to an outstanding DIY PCB site??

Thanks

[ss6]

Don't bother with Radio Shack, heat transfer paper, etching acid, etc, etc - used to be that was the only approach available for us weekend warriors, but it's way obsolete now.

There are now a number of manufacturers who specialize in low volume, fast turn-around pcb services over the web, one of whom I mentioned above. They provide free CAD programs that allow you to lay out your pcb, you upload the file, and a couple days later, you get a few copies of your pcb delivered to your door, for not much more than what the R/S pcb kit costs. I do circuit design, have used these guys, and they are awesome.

The biggest problem with those pcb kits, in addition to the time and the mess, is that you have to drill the holes (tiny, tight tolerances, lots of them) yourself. BTDT, PITA, NFW.

BTW, I'd wait for Mr. Picasso to get a little mileage on his design before I got too excited about it. Looks like he's doing a thorough job, but it ain't over till the fat engine sings.