Re: PCB Question

On 17 Sep 2003 15:31:57 +0200, Mike Latiolais
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in comp.arch.hobbyist:

> I know that commercial boards are nickel and gold plated for strength 
> and wear resistance. Will I need something like that?
> 
> Uns Lider wrote:
> > On 2003-09-17, Mike Latiolais <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > 
> >>Is it possible to successfully make edge connect pcb's using home 
> >>etching materials?
> > 
> > 
> > You mean with fingers like on an ISA card? Sure, as long as you're
> > careful to get the spacing right.
> > 
> > -- uns
> > 

How often do you extend to insert and extract it?  Are you planning to
use it in environments where there might be high vibration and shock
levels (automotive, aviation)?

For a hobbiest project you do not necessarily need industrial strength
construction.

-- 
Jack Klein
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