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Print Your Own Circuit Boards Remove the Ink

Print Your Own Circuit Boards

Begin printing your own circuit boards now!

by Adam Kohring

published June 23, 2015, last edited June 23, 2015

posted in Components Tools Programming

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Overview
Supplies Needed
Print the Bottom Board Design
Prepare the Copper Clad
Transfer the Toner
Dissolve the Copper
Print the Top Board Design
Remove the Ink
Drill Through Holes
Test Your Board

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Remove the Ink

Using 100% Acetone (nail polish remover), wipe down the board to remove the ink over top the copper trails.

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