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Added Instructions
08/16/2015 at 22:05 • 0 commentsWe made the soldering video, but we are not yet selling sewpads. To be complete, we have added instructions below on how to do a toner transfer based etch of your own sewpads.
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"Panelization"
08/12/2015 at 19:28 • 0 commentsWe have laid out most of the designs (the ones currently used by our Flex Modules today) into a single 'letter' sized sheet. So we should be able to produce Sewpads fast enough for selling. We assume demand will be low, so we will keep just a few of each in stock.
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Update on tinning
08/06/2015 at 08:07 • 0 commentsWe used MG Chemicals Liquid Tin on our last batch with great success. We will be applying it on our future Sewpads and other hand etched boards. This should limit corrosion and improve solderability.
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Cindy posted on medium a hand etch how to
07/22/2015 at 10:24 • 0 commentsCindy posted some pictures and explanations on how she did the etching for our sewpad prototypes. https://medium.com/@cinlin/diy-flexible-circuit-boards-58c3794ed0cb
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Making our first batch
07/20/2015 at 06:42 • 0 commentsWe will be making these by hand initially. That means no soldermask or silkscreen on the boards for now. The initial run is coming along as I am writing this. I'll try to put up pictures of Cynthia making them.
We might make a few batches and sell them as an option to the Flex Modules on Tindie. It will take some effort to solder, but sewing should be a cinch (you can sew straight through the board). The boards may be coated with a silicone conformal coating to improve washability.
We recommend using 5mm or 8mm button snaps solder on to the top and sewed into the material. This would allow for board removal before washing the garment.
Always remove batteries before washing!