Making of PCBs at home, DIY using inexpenive materials

An easily understandable video demonstration of how to make PCBs(Fabricate) at home with available inexpensive materials using toner transfer method.
Requirements for making PCB are Plain copper coated board,Ferric Chloride,PCB hand drill,Hacksaw blade, Iron box, LASER printer(not inkjet) and Glossy paper [photo paper].
Here Cadsoft Eagle has been used to design board layout,any other CAD tools can also be used.Acetone[nail polish remover] can be used to clean copper surface. Immerse the board for a sufficient time in boiling water for peeling off the paper.While peeling slowly remove the paper from borders don't remove it rapidly since toner might also get removed. If you miss the continuity in the toner mask or if toner gets distorted [path or any small area of design] while peeling off the paper use Permanent marker[like CD maker] to manually draw the path before etching,wash the toner transferred board with plain water and make it dry before drawing with Permanent marker. For fast etching stir the Ferric Chloride solution for every 2 minutes.Air pump agitator[like aquarium air pump] also speeds up the etching process by bubbling through the solution and warm solution can also be used for doing this.
The board made in this video is for object tracking robot using Atmega328p and Xbee Pro.

[@Tony-Thompson]

Thanks for this very clear and short description, devoid of all unnecessary detail. This is one of the best of a number of videos on this subject. Well done.

[@robinmorris3416]

Tip: Use acetone (nail varnish remover) to wipe off the toner. Scrubbing risks damaging fine tracks whereas acetone dissolves the toner.

[@kumarsreview9705]

Yes

[@chizknocka]

GOOF OFF is actually way more effective, and hydrogen peroxide + muriatic acid works better for stripping the unwanted copper.

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[@dm.2023]

@@pcbdesignhub1847 This is a DIY video. People are watching this so they can do it themselves - not order PCB's from you

[@larrybud]

the only problem with acetone is that you'll get black/grey smudges on the bare board as the toner dissolves.

[@teresaellis3918]

So awesome. My son and I are just getting into electronics. I never thought about how integrated circuits were made before robots took over the job. When we are more advanced in our knowledge, we are totally making our own integrated circuit!

[@baltimoredude1]

Good job and great video. I used to do it that way too. I just want to add a little tip that will expedite the process. First, you will need to dip the board in ferric chloride solution made out of hot water, and you need to agitate it. What I did was, that I put a small marker under the container with the board and the solution and gently rocked it. Also I used a lamp on top of the solution and the board so I did not lose heat, so the agitation process is faster. That worked like magic. Good job and good for you.

[@Doriandotslash]

Awesome! And like a sucker I almost bought a very expensive kit to do this, glad I saw this video first! Cheers!

[@peterjosvai9804]

me too! :)

[@PVCLime]

Thanks! Will give it a try. Nice with the reverb on the narrators voice, almost gave me a dreamy feeling. :) Thumbs up!

[@mssantosh8055]

Seriously man, very interesting subject.. I didn't realise or known the importance of Electrical & Electronics.. But these are most valuable subjects. Well done friend. Impressed. 😊👍🏻👌👏🙏✊🇮🇳

[@ralfsfreimanis6575]

we need to get this good man a drill and instruments, bc he deserves it

[@EngineeringFun]

I apologize for repeating myself. Such a great work with such modest tools. These results almost go against common wisdom. People spend too much on tools nowadays.

[@bubagoo]

no. you should only drill after you etch.The etching helps align the drill bit (trust me, this helps a lot!) and if you drill first the acid will start to etch the copper from inside the hole.

[@MayowaElegbeleye]

This is the best than the first one I watched.

[@mohdfaisal9102]

One of the best video on yutube

[@antinumerology]

Everyone seems to be complaining, but I actually really liked your choice of reverb.

[@peterjosvai9804]

+TIP: if you design the PCB layout, make sure to flip the graphic horizontally before printing! (aka "mirror" it)... - - - amazing, congratulations for this very good video, including the cool low-key production style, and the very clear demonstration... congratulations, and THANKS...

[@tabrez420in]

Also remember to neutralised the ferric choloride by putting baking soda before disposing it off.

[@fineilldoitmyself9173]

Can't it be re used couple few times????????

[@tabrez420in]

Ivan Paul hmmm...good suggestion..may be it work but not tried..

[@tabrez420in]

Tabrez Shaikh I saw more videos and they say we can save it for future..i will also try it..

[@Mrthekiller578]

Ivan Paul You can use it again, i have been using the same ferric chloride for a while now, the only difference is that it will get weaker over time

[@sweetguy19762]

Tabrez Shaikh what is the best photo paper to use and what brand?

[@resistance7538]

Well, i couldn't iron it evenly so i kept it under a 100w bulb for 15 min and it worked out great!

[@ohmedarick1]

Awesome video Thank you On way to make my first PCB in years since a graduated..

[@alterguy4327]

me too

[@bonfaceosuka]

It looks really good

[@yashlotan7862]

Indians rock because they dont need any gloves or ventilated area for such stuffs

[@yashlotan7862]

??

[@putinscat1208]

Yash Lotan Hence the lower mortality.

[@yashlotan7862]

yes

[@kianoosh.]

+mrco74 HAHAHA

[@TheJagwtf]

i read this and laughed out loud. (dont touch the FeCl3, 3 seconds later, he is holding a wet, dripping board)

[@anushree5378]

Nice bro & thanks

[@amarendra786]

Helped a lot for an amateur like me... Thanks many likes :D

[@EngineeringFun]

Pareekshith, this is one of the best results I've ever seen. Most people use much less than 15 minutes for the hot transfer and that seems to be a problem. I have two questions: 1. Can you do double sided at the same time? 2. Do you get any pitting under the tonner?

[@neerajnarwal9558]

I only spend about 2-5min on heat transfer method (depends on the size of PCB) and it always work for me.

[@DipanjanDas_Dauthjan_Satanist]

Nice Video...thanx for sharing.... good level of description

[@PareekshithP]

+Dipanjan Das Thanks

[@orsivan5731]

That's a really cool way to make a PCB. Thanks

[@urjnlegend]

this is badass, you deserve more views, this is an amazing thing!!!!!

[@vineeshkumar8191]

Thank you for such an informative video.

[@PareekshithP]

+Vineesh Kumar Welcome Vineesh

[@premaleelaj4258]

Excellent 👍

[@Murthy-o2o]

Very good videos on how to make home made pcb

[@entidoe8]

Thank You Very Much Pareekshit . You Have Done Really A wonderfull job . Has helped a lot . :-))

[@stevenA44]

OK, I'm going to have to try this! That looks very professional!

[@syedshahahmadbiyabani6100]

I like this very much and you have make my work easy

[@badanimations3187]

Superhelpfull thanks

[@Parirash123]

Thank you very much. 1.Yes it can be done,but needs great accuracy while transferring toner on to the copper clad. 2.No I did't get any pits. I inspected the copper board before using it.

[@Ann_ahlfatimah]

Sounds like God's narrating this vid: the echo lol Good vid btw

[@shmonov]

And don't forget to tin the copper tracks or at least cover them with zapon varnish so that they don't get oxidized. Also the toner can be removed with DMSO: it is odorless and acts gently.

[@RixtronixLAB]

Nice video, thanks for sharing it with us :)

[@anti_globalista]

OK, you convinced me to pay PCB manufacturers, they deserve it.

[@mathewmcgill6266]

Good demonstration.

[@amitpatelpatel144]

awesome pcb manufacturing.

[@ragysam]

good job .how much time it will put in solution to etch the pcb??

[@thrilleracaste400]

Very beautifully and clearly explained. Keep it up!!

[@theredstormer8078]

And I assume this only works with toner, right? It seems like that would be the only way for it to work.

[@lovetechnology2867]

nice video bro, i like it its very easy and understandable! GODBLESSYOU!!!

[@MD_Builds]

Wow this is a really great simple way of doing a board, Ive always had hit and misses with the timings of photo etching... Either under or over exposing...

[@cameronscottcairney8852]

Thank you for this video! I'm going to use this technique to build a synthesizer!

[@saththiyanithinithi5724]

It's very great I will try this method. We can use magazine paper for glossy paper

[@maarkaus48]

very well done. And nice music!

[@shantanumohile]

Wonderful video helped us a lot THANKS !!!

[@AbdulsamiMurad]

Ferric chloride is very dangerous my friend, follow safety measures and precautions

[@raypsi1]

Great job merci beaucoup I didn't know a pcb program could print up the layout I take my print jobs to the photo shop, on a downloaded USB flash drive. Nice glossy paper there.

[@donovanpl]

OK, got all my materials together. Printed the layout on the photo paper. Next step, transfer. Hope this works.

[@electronicsolutionindia3538]

Very nice work

[@chidambaramsubramaniam1664]

Good video. informative, good language and nice pronunciation. Keep up the good work and make more videos.

[@PareekshithP]

+Chidambaram Subramaniam Thanks you.

[@josephstewart1641]

Is it only paper cover board r is there his some thing else cover the paper on board

[@mdmynulhossain3631]

you make it so simple but so good

[@peterxyz3541]

Thanks for the education!!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤️😂

[@MathieuB05]

Thanks for sharing! And btw... Love the music. Such a relief to finally hear some nice music on a KZbin video! Well done, thank you again.

[@johnoliveira4410]

Very clearly etched video! Thank you. ;)

[@sivaprakashsj]

Wonderful video demonstration, thanks to you.

[@anuradhasharma9514]

This was a super simple and amazing video. !. Thanks. Just one area of improvement I want to suggest. You should have added the picture of board in the end after drilling.

[@rohitkumar9006]

Anuradha Sharma hello

[@robinxpressions]

Great DIY technique for making custom components. Thanks

[@snipersquad100]

you can use nail polish remover to clean off the tonar if you cant get hold of acetone

[@mazwibuthelezi1001]

Thanks man , wonderful video

[@mayurN91]

Its really easy and fast way to make a PCB. thanks for that. please tell me which paper you have used for printing the layout on copper clad..?

[@luismo95metalgamer67]

thank you very much , really helpful ! ,now , I know how much time , I need to immerse the pcb in the acid .

[@pcpatel01]

Simple yet effective method

[@techguru1764]

Informative video #pcbdesign

[@tswelopelemoshe9774]

Great tutorial, LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@prns3000]

Thank you so much...You almost saved my day....

[@charlie1872]

Very well done and very informative!

[@sunitapatil381]

nice vedio sir i have an doubts like i have designed pcb of arduino but it is showing continuty every where in a copper plate so can u suggest how to remove it plz....

[@adamdesalvo6949]

Am I missing something. Isn't the entire copper sheet conductive that the circuit is etched too.?

[@Penfold8]

You should have used acetone to take the toner off. It's much easier.

[@Parirash123]

"distance between two consecutive pathways" is nothing to do with conductance efficiency. PCB cad tool guides automatically for the minimum distance between the tracks. If the signal frequency is too high and/or voltage is heavy then distance between the track matters.

[@stfblog]

You are a legend. Thank you so much for sharing this. Hope the best for you

[@PareekshithP]

+stfblog your welcome

[@ShinmenTakezo1234]

Great. Now where can i find that inexpenive material? i hope it's not expensive.

[@anjaliravuri1392]

Tanqqqqqqq soooo muchhhuhhh for giving information 🤗

[@bittu19]

awsome work dude......thumbs up!!!!

[@yk-je4mu]

Vvvv amazing broo

[@Naveenkumar-hm6ig]

nice...what kind of software tools use for this making

[@ankhipramanick4066]

Really best video

[@c4prlm4st3r]

Dude, what program does you use for designing it?giving me a new knowledge man.it a perfect time since i need to do some diy project.thanks a lot for the video man.

[@bandhanmondal4685]

Thanks man!!!!!this was a great help!!!!!

[@phoneguy4901]

good video - thanks - should make my next project easier.

[@PerchEagle]

I used a flash and girls oxygen water, and worked fantastic for wiping the copper, that was my only intention I didn't have any circuit design.

[@michaeljordanadriano5716]

is the printer used here is a powder printer??can i use laser printer??

[@electrowashyelect9715]

How long does the toner transfer stays before etching bcs it seams traces are not strong if etched few mins after transfer

[@aaliyasameja7752]

really nice and helpful

[@alterguy4327]

ty

[@Project737NGX]

For circuit simulation you said NI multisim circuit suit does the job but that program cost a lot of money. Try using Circuit Wizard, it is only 150 euro and is much better as a simulator, not spice sim a real sim where the circuit comes to life. There are others out there as well for free and much cheaper than $850. Great video!!!

[@Ashish447]

Bro,what if the board dimensions are greater than the iron? Will it damage the board?

[@shaikhalber7770]

GOOD JOB I LIKE IT................

[@jackeagleify]

U r Tutorial was lot useful thanks!! but How can we dispose the used solution ???

[@philippillai]

awsome video.....good job bro...

[@lohwaiseng]

if i drill the holes, wouldnt the internal of the copper board be all short together??

[@Ibanez2025]

How do you dispose this mix of hydro chloric acid and hydro peroxide after using it ? Nice tips by the way. Thank you.

[@HDgaming345]

Hey a small doubt are you using single sided or double sided copper sheet??

[@PareekshithP]

Copper plate you can get from electronic components supplier shop and Ferric chloride from Lab equipment dealers. yes you can use magazine paper but there is a risk paper getting folded inside printer.

[@PrasadGavhane]

What if i keep the toner as it is after the etching process is done ??? Is it ok to keep it like that ????

[@rangasamy1317]

Very informative

[@armantamboli5722]

Best work dude

[@mohamedsayed8751]

Wow .. great video - Thanks