PCB etching 101

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preparing the image

1. In fritzing, open the breadboard tap, drag in the components of your circuit and connect them with wires. this will automatically generate a schematic drawing and PCB layout.

2. Make sure everything is connected properly and then open the PCB tab to arrange the circuit as you please.

3. Export as image (svg/png).

4. Edit your image in an image editor of choice to create a black on white vector image.

lines can be merely decorative or functional, connecting different pin outs.

printing on the copper board

etching

finishing it up

>drill pin holes >solder components