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This is for PCBs with traces and/or components on both sides of the board, and a need to electroplate the board (most commonly, for vias). | This is for PCBs with traces and/or components on both sides of the board, and a need to electroplate the board (most commonly, for vias). | ||
- | **Be sure you actually NEED to electroplate before starting this!** The plating process can take in excess | + | Note that as of Fall 2022, the electroplater |
- | Before | + | **Be sure you actually NEED to electroplate before |
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- | Step 1: [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z67U7quFQ2fclWWpJhwjuKuP1tThYhn1iTQfWKsAJ7Q/edit?usp=sharing|Process setup and first drilling on the ProtoMat]] | + | **Before starting, make sure:** |
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+ | * Turn on the electroplater and let it warm up. Bath 1 needs to heat to 55C, which can take up to an hour, and which it will do in the background while the tool is not being used. | ||
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+ | **Step 1:** [[https://gtvault.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/HiveMakerspace/EVU4FeAXtdBLmLRg28Gp1XkBkJj_OcnjsgNE_SWZ_LaIYg?e=r7f7YP|Process setup and first drilling on the ProtoMat]] | ||
* The ProtoMat will pause at a step called " | * The ProtoMat will pause at a step called " | ||
- | * Once it reaches that point, remove the substrate from the ProtoMat and click " | + | * Once it reaches that point, remove the substrate from the ProtoMat and click " |
* Continue with Step 2. | * Continue with Step 2. | ||
- | Step 2: [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zjhNSZCHK_tCMFgd4uHIHq-y6TXKWvbJRwxl24ltXCI/edit?usp=sharing|Electroplating with the Contac S4]] | + | **Step 2:** [[https://gtvault.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/HiveMakerspace/ESv_zF8waMZDucEP3-J6NFYBuArRkl8M5vwusDOW_0RiDQ?e=IUuxvH|Electroplating with the Contac S4]]\\ |
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+ | //Quick Plating Tips//: | ||
+ | * Adjusting the plating time can be done if you need a different thickness of copper rather than the standard 18um. If you would like to adjust the plating time, contact the MPIs at < | ||
+ | * Do not let your substrate sit in the bath (any bath) for very long after the timer runs out. | ||
+ | * If the machine throws an error on startup, it’s likely a bath needs to be topped off. Get a PI to help. | ||
+ | * Don't forget to stir bath 3 prior to use! At least 3 minutes, about 200 end-to-end strokes. | ||
+ | * When rinsing after drying (after “bath 4”), scrub the copper surface with a sponge to remove as much of the dried activator off the copper as possible. | ||
+ | * Scour around your fiducials after plating. It makes a noticeable difference to the laser. | ||
- | Step 3: [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/12wh_QeFDMwJ3yHM_1vKg2GOl59GsFNlvb-bEEM9CVig/edit?usp=sharing|Etching with the ProtoLaser]] | + | **Step 3:** [[https://gtvault.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/HiveMakerspace/ERfKdS6GbVpJo6k_gJ1MgLgB3VVaU7ckSrJCkb4FGMK1IA?e=1rAYmW|Etching with the ProtoLaser]] |
- | Step 4: [[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uAXuYXLWbGZ9QXFLtfK_cNIoK9yKyPrC-1UqUaSmDzk/edit?usp=sharing|Routing with the ProtoMat]] | + | **Step 4:** [[https://gtvault.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/HiveMakerspace/Edjj8jMNM41GlLnyGoimobUBNnqyUsva7KgEmdtWk4Ceow?e=brYMfK|Routing with the ProtoMat]] |
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- | === Common Issues === | + | For issues with the ProtoMat, see the [[pcb-help_pm|ProtoMat Knowledge Base]].\\ |
- | * Some issue | + | For issues with the ProtoLaser, see the [[pcb-help_pl|ProtoLaser Knowledge Base]].\\ |
+ | For issues with the electroplater, |