Ok so I have designed something - now for the big time

 
Edrof said:
I did wonder why this thread was allowed as it's essentially advertising a (future) range of products that won't exactly be given to forum members for free, but I think the intrinsic value of information about general inventory stuff makes it worthy of avoiding being thrown in the Clink.
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This is why I am trying to get it removed.

I always thought I would come on these boards and share stuff I have done. The laser cutter, the kittens, the 3D printer etc, as it may be of interest.

I don't see the point in telling the story any more with all the cynical posts about how I am doing this for advertising etc.

What is the best process for getting this thread closed or removed? I have mailed an admin - will that suffice?

Ta.
 
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The new XTR in Stuff! mag :-)

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Ok for all those who don't read the beginning pages, let me iterate again.

Way back when I first posted, I had invented something new which went round toy manufacturers, such as Mattel etc. This eventually went nowhere.


Then I came up with some new ideas for products, one of which is the new Bigtrak - so no invention, but I thought it would be interesting to show the progress from start to finnish.

As I said in case you missed, I have a few products retailing this year, and this thread is updated as things happen.

So either a mod can change the title to be more reflective as this thread has changed course to something like "I designed something", or just please delete it.

I'll then create new threads about the stuff, shame as this is a process from start to end, shame about the title.
 
godinman said:
Pinter, I have a question to ask you if you don't mind.

Your laser cutter, would it be suitable for making PCB boards? (ie removing the copper where the tracks aren't).

I assume you'd have to spray the board black or something?

Thanks for any help, I have a feeling copper is too difficult, but thought I'd get some expert advice. If it wont work, I'll be looking at some sort of CNC milling machine.

edit - I know those posts were ages ago, but it seems silly to try and get this thread closed due to one jelly poster. Most other comments regarding free advertising etc look mostly tongue-in-cheek to me tbh.
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Hi, The laser I use is a C02 type and it won't cut metal, just get it warm.

I do make PCBs on it tho' Here is how it is done:

1). Take copper board.
2). Spray with acrylic matt black (any colour will do).
3). Use laser to engrave the pcb design (burns off paint, leaves masks 0.001mm resolution)
4). Wipe off excess burnt paint.
5). Ecth in Ferric or similar.
6). Remove paint with brillo pad.
7). Admire a perfect pcb :-)

CNC is good, but noisy and messy!
 
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