Jeremy Leach
Senior Member
Hi
This is a pretty general electronics question really, although I've definitely got PicAxes in mind.
I'm currently constructing my PicAxe projects on stripboard because this is what I've always been used to. However I know the results aren't as professional looking as an etched PCB (LOTs of wire !) plus overall board space is probably much greater.
So I'm considering a simple PCB etching kit. Not sure though how easy and cheap it really is to produce own PCBs. For instance I can imagine a good pillar drill is essential to drill out all the holes, plus drilling accurately for many holes could be tricky and time-consuming to say the least.
Or would I be better sticking to what I know (and it works !).
I'd be interested in what you think.
This is a pretty general electronics question really, although I've definitely got PicAxes in mind.
I'm currently constructing my PicAxe projects on stripboard because this is what I've always been used to. However I know the results aren't as professional looking as an etched PCB (LOTs of wire !) plus overall board space is probably much greater.
So I'm considering a simple PCB etching kit. Not sure though how easy and cheap it really is to produce own PCBs. For instance I can imagine a good pillar drill is essential to drill out all the holes, plus drilling accurately for many holes could be tricky and time-consuming to say the least.
Or would I be better sticking to what I know (and it works !).
I'd be interested in what you think.