Download - NiCd Battery Charger
NiCd Battery Charger
Copper clad boardRuler and matte knife to cut it
Scrubby pad to shine it
Cut the PCB Down to SizeMake sure to cut all the way through copper layer.
Otherwise it'll tear when the fiberglass snaps.
Clean up the Copper and Lay Out the Parts
Draw Pads and Connect the Dots
Fill in the Ground PlaneIt's easier on your etching (and
sometimes has beneficial electrical properties) if you keep a fair amount of copper on the
board to use as a very-low-impedance ground path.
Let the Ink Dry, Inspect, Do Small Touch-ups
EtchEtch the board using the etchant of your
choice.
Acetone pwns sharpie! Also note that I'm not doing this directly on my countertop.
Sharpie and acetone bleeds through paper towels.
Drill out the HolesDots in centers of all pads
Populate the Board and Solder it Up
Thanks a lot
Eng : M Afifi