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

marker method

mimaki flatbed printer

pen plotter

etching

finishing it up

>drill pin holes >solder components