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Registered Member #567
Joined: Tue Mar 06 2007, 10:55AM
Location: Singapore
Posts: 147
Right, got it. Also, to all the people telling me to etch my own boards:
I know there's lots of easy ways to etch. But my main problems are: a) Drilling. I don't have a drill press. Hand drill, to me, spells broken bits by the dozens. b) Etchtant. Whether ferric chloride or persulphate, or whatever else, it's either illegal or impossible to get in small quantities in Singapore, that I've found so far.
Registered Member #2115
Joined: Fri May 08 2009, 01:17PM
Location: Singapore
Posts: 46
Surely there are some shops in sim lim tower that can etch boards for you? I think I saw one in level 3, but forgot the name. I think it would be easier if you just build it on perfboard, though. Saves money and time.
Registered Member #2887
Joined: Sat May 29 2010, 11:10PM
Location: Panama City, Panama
Posts: 107
There have to be stores that sell etchants somewhere. If you can't find ferric Chloride, try Oxygenated water + Hydrochloric acid (Muriatic acid), just google that combination. Im sure you will be able to find one of the two. as for the bits, a couple of them will endure drilling the holes without a drill press. After all, they arent too expensive. Just avoid carbide bits when not using a drill press, as they break easier than the steel ones. I'm sure you will be able to find Muriatic acid and Oxygenated water somewhere in Singapore. I can find them over here in Panama, so you will be able to find it there. Stick with the toner transfer method if only making a few boards.
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