CircuitPrinter - Revision history

Ceventer at 04:50, 4 April 2017

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	'''Design''': If you have your circuit as a pdf of image, that’s awesome, just plug your computer into the USB cord coming out of the printer and go to it. Make sure you have the '''right size paper''' selected, and also '''glossy''' and '''high quality''', hit print, and you’re done. If your design is in Eagle, you can print directly from there, but I haven’t found a way to change print settings, so it’s a lower quality print that comes out. No idea yet how much of a difference it makes in terms of conductivity or anything, so to be safe, I recommend exporting your design as a high quality image, and then printing the image. 1200 dpi may be excessive, but I can say for certain that it works. 300 dpi is iffy.		'''Design''': If you have your circuit as a pdf of image, that’s awesome, just plug your computer into the USB cord coming out of the printer and go to it. Make sure you have the '''right size paper''' selected, and also '''glossy''' and '''high quality''', hit print, and you’re done. If your design is in Eagle, you can print directly from there, but I haven’t found a way to change print settings, so it’s a lower quality print that comes out. No idea yet how much of a difference it makes in terms of conductivity or anything, so to be safe, I recommend exporting your design as a high quality image, and then printing the image. 1200 dpi may be excessive, but I can say for certain that it works. 300 dpi is iffy.

	~~[[File:Circuit_paper.jpg \| 480px]]~~

	'''Other''': We also have a pen that can draw with the same ink, a tube of paint that behaves similarly, and a few rolls of thin copper tape, all of which can be used to draw out circuits. Looking online I've also found conductive thread, fabric, Velcro, and a recipe for conductive playdough. This page may turn into Alt-Electronics or something depending on how many toys are brought in.		'''Other''': We also have a pen that can draw with the same ink, a tube of paint that behaves similarly, and a few rolls of thin copper tape, all of which can be used to draw out circuits. Looking online I've also found conductive thread, fabric, Velcro, and a recipe for conductive playdough. This page may turn into Alt-Electronics or something depending on how many toys are brought in.
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			[[File:Circuit_paper.jpg \| 480px]]



	The bottom right corner of the paper has a battery in the binder clip. The fold is touching the + and - sides of the battery, sending power to the LED, which is fastened with masking tape.		The bottom right corner of the paper has a battery in the binder clip. The fold is touching the + and - sides of the battery, sending power to the LED, which is fastened with masking tape.

Ceventer at 04:50, 4 April 2017

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	'''Design''': If you have your circuit as a pdf of image, that’s awesome, just plug your computer into the USB cord coming out of the printer and go to it. Make sure you have the '''right size paper''' selected, and also '''glossy''' and '''high quality''', hit print, and you’re done. If your design is in Eagle, you can print directly from there, but I haven’t found a way to change print settings, so it’s a lower quality print that comes out. No idea yet how much of a difference it makes in terms of conductivity or anything, so to be safe, I recommend exporting your design as a high quality image, and then printing the image. 1200 dpi may be excessive, but I can say for certain that it works. 300 dpi is iffy.		'''Design''': If you have your circuit as a pdf of image, that’s awesome, just plug your computer into the USB cord coming out of the printer and go to it. Make sure you have the '''right size paper''' selected, and also '''glossy''' and '''high quality''', hit print, and you’re done. If your design is in Eagle, you can print directly from there, but I haven’t found a way to change print settings, so it’s a lower quality print that comes out. No idea yet how much of a difference it makes in terms of conductivity or anything, so to be safe, I recommend exporting your design as a high quality image, and then printing the image. 1200 dpi may be excessive, but I can say for certain that it works. 300 dpi is iffy.

	[[File:Circuit_paper.jpg \| 480px ~~\| left~~ ]]		[[File:Circuit_paper.jpg \| 480px]]

	'''Other''': We also have a pen that can draw with the same ink, a tube of paint that behaves similarly, and a few rolls of thin copper tape, all of which can be used to draw out circuits. Looking online I've also found conductive thread, fabric, Velcro, and a recipe for conductive playdough. This page may turn into Alt-Electronics or something depending on how many toys are brought in.		'''Other''': We also have a pen that can draw with the same ink, a tube of paint that behaves similarly, and a few rolls of thin copper tape, all of which can be used to draw out circuits. Looking online I've also found conductive thread, fabric, Velcro, and a recipe for conductive playdough. This page may turn into Alt-Electronics or something depending on how many toys are brought in.

Ceventer at 04:49, 4 April 2017

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	We also now have a small supply of PET film, so your circuits can be all cool and transparent now. The image below shows an example of a printed capacitive touch sensor on PET.		We also now have a small supply of PET film, so your circuits can be all cool and transparent now. The image below shows an example of a printed capacitive touch sensor on PET.

	[[File:IMG_6135.jpg \| ~~640px~~]]		[[File:IMG_6135.jpg \| 480px \| right]]

Ceventer at 04:46, 4 April 2017

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	We also now have a small supply of PET film, so your circuits can be all cool and transparent now. The image below shows an example of a printed capacitive touch sensor on PET.		We also now have a small supply of PET film, so your circuits can be all cool and transparent now. The image below shows an example of a printed capacitive touch sensor on PET.

	[[File:IMG_6135~~[3498]~~.jpg \| 640px]]		[[File:IMG_6135.jpg \| 640px]]

Ceventer at 04:42, 4 April 2017

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	Brands that '''do not''' work: HP Everyday Photo Paper, Bonsai Glossy Photo Paper - Waterproof Resin Coated.		Brands that '''do not''' work: HP Everyday Photo Paper, Bonsai Glossy Photo Paper - Waterproof Resin Coated.


			We also now have a small supply of PET film, so your circuits can be all cool and transparent now. The image below shows an example of a printed capacitive touch sensor on PET.

			[[File:IMG_6135[3498].jpg \| 640px]]

Ceventer at 03:53, 4 April 2017

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	'''Design''': If you have your circuit as a pdf of image, that’s awesome, just plug your computer into the USB cord coming out of the printer and go to it. Make sure you have the '''right size paper''' selected, and also '''glossy''' and '''high quality''', hit print, and you’re done. If your design is in Eagle, you can print directly from there, but I haven’t found a way to change print settings, so it’s a lower quality print that comes out. No idea yet how much of a difference it makes in terms of conductivity or anything, so to be safe, I recommend exporting your design as a high quality image, and then printing the image.		'''Design''': If you have your circuit as a pdf of image, that’s awesome, just plug your computer into the USB cord coming out of the printer and go to it. Make sure you have the '''right size paper''' selected, and also '''glossy''' and '''high quality''', hit print, and you’re done. If your design is in Eagle, you can print directly from there, but I haven’t found a way to change print settings, so it’s a lower quality print that comes out. No idea yet how much of a difference it makes in terms of conductivity or anything, so to be safe, I recommend exporting your design as a high quality image, and then printing the image. 1200 dpi may be excessive, but I can say for certain that it works. 300 dpi is iffy.

	[[File:Circuit_paper.jpg \| 480px \| left ]]		[[File:Circuit_paper.jpg \| 480px \| left ]]

Ceventer at 04:16, 6 January 2017

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	More info: https://agic.cc/en/		More info

			Silver Ink: https://agic.cc/en/

	Printing an Arduino: http://www.instructables.com/id/Paperduino-20-with-Circuit-Scribe/		Printing an Arduino: http://www.instructables.com/id/Paperduino-20-with-Circuit-Scribe/

			Circuitry with LED stickers and copper tape: https://chibitronics.com/education/

	LED origami balloon: http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2008/paper-circuitry-at-home-electric-origami/		LED origami balloon: http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2008/paper-circuitry-at-home-electric-origami/

Ceventer at 04:14, 6 January 2017

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	Printing an Arduino: http://www.instructables.com/id/Paperduino-20-with-Circuit-Scribe/		Printing an Arduino: http://www.instructables.com/id/Paperduino-20-with-Circuit-Scribe/

			LED origami balloon: http://www.evilmadscientist.com/2008/paper-circuitry-at-home-electric-origami/

Ceventer at 00:57, 6 January 2017

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	'''Ink''': The ink is a suspension of silver nanoparticles, making it able to conduct electricity just dandy. It is not cheap, and we currently don’t have a whole lot of it. So please refrain from printing out your massive epic circuit diagram that you’ve been adding to each year as a metaphor for your life, and I would also prefer it if you refrained from using this printer just because you want your artwork to be shiny. I’m working on the supply issue, and yes I want people to use the printer, just '''don’t be a dick''' is all. Thank you.		'''Ink''': The ink is a suspension of silver nanoparticles, making it able to conduct electricity just dandy. It is not cheap, and we currently don’t have a whole lot of it. So please refrain from printing out your massive epic circuit diagram that you’ve been adding to each year as a metaphor for your life, and I would also prefer it if you refrained from using this printer just because you want your artwork to be shiny. I’m working on the supply issue, and yes I want people to use the printer, just '''don’t be a dick''' is all. Thank you.

	'''Paper''': The circuits can’t be printed onto any old paper. According to the ink manufacturer, the paper they sell is specially designed to something something better conductivity, although they acknowledge that glossy photo paper will also work. '''Update: Photo paper is totes functional.*''' So that’s what we’re going with. '''Paper goes into the printer glossy side up'''. The manufacturer supplied paper that’s size A6, which is about ¼ the size of a normal sheet, probably because circuits don’t need to be that big. Seems like a good idea, and I’d like to figure out how to reliably cut to that size as a standard. Until then, just try not to waste too much paper. Or ink. I may have said that already.		'''Paper''': The circuits can’t be printed onto any old paper. According to the ink manufacturer, the paper they sell is specially designed to something something better conductivity, although they acknowledge that glossy photo paper will also work. '''Update: Photo paper is totes functional.'''* So that’s what we’re going with. '''Paper goes into the printer glossy side up'''. The manufacturer supplied paper that’s size A6, which is about ¼ the size of a normal sheet, probably because circuits don’t need to be that big. Seems like a good idea, and I’d like to figure out how to reliably cut to that size as a standard. Until then, just try not to waste too much paper. Or ink. I may have said that already.


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	'''Other''': We also have a pen that can draw with the same ink, a tube of paint that behaves similarly, and a few rolls of thin copper tape, all of which can be used to draw out circuits. Looking online I've also found conductive thread, fabric, Velcro, and a recipe for conductive playdough. This page may turn into Alt-Electronics or something depending on how many toys are brought in.		'''Other''': We also have a pen that can draw with the same ink, a tube of paint that behaves similarly, and a few rolls of thin copper tape, all of which can be used to draw out circuits. Looking online I've also found conductive thread, fabric, Velcro, and a recipe for conductive playdough. This page may turn into Alt-Electronics or something depending on how many toys are brought in.

	~~The bottom right corner of the paper has a battery in the binder clip. The fold is touching the + and - sides of the battery, sending power to the LED, which is fastened with masking tape.~~


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	Printing an Arduino: http://www.instructables.com/id/Paperduino-20-with-Circuit-Scribe/		Printing an Arduino: http://www.instructables.com/id/Paperduino-20-with-Circuit-Scribe/





			The bottom right corner of the paper has a battery in the binder clip. The fold is touching the + and - sides of the battery, sending power to the LED, which is fastened with masking tape.

Ceventer at 00:55, 6 January 2017

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	'''Paper''': The circuits can’t be printed onto any old paper. According to the ink manufacturer, the paper they sell is specially designed to something something better conductivity, although they acknowledge that glossy photo paper will also work. '''Update: Photo paper is totes functional.*''' So that’s what we’re going with. '''Paper goes into the printer glossy side up'''. The manufacturer supplied paper that’s size A6, which is about ¼ the size of a normal sheet, probably because circuits don’t need to be that big. Seems like a good idea, and I’d like to figure out how to reliably cut to that size as a standard. Until then, just try not to waste too much paper. Or ink. I may have said that already.		'''Paper''': The circuits can’t be printed onto any old paper. According to the ink manufacturer, the paper they sell is specially designed to something something better conductivity, although they acknowledge that glossy photo paper will also work. '''Update: Photo paper is totes functional.*''' So that’s what we’re going with. '''Paper goes into the printer glossy side up'''. The manufacturer supplied paper that’s size A6, which is about ¼ the size of a normal sheet, probably because circuits don’t need to be that big. Seems like a good idea, and I’d like to figure out how to reliably cut to that size as a standard. Until then, just try not to waste too much paper. Or ink. I may have said that already.


	* After shopping around a bit, I've learned that not all photo papers are created equal.		* After shopping around a bit, I've learned that not all photo papers are created equal.

	Brands that '''do''' work: HP Advanced Photo Paper.		Brands that '''do''' work: HP Advanced Photo Paper.

	Brands that '''do not''' work: HP Everyday Photo Paper, Bonsai Glossy Photo Paper - Waterproof Resin Coated.		Brands that '''do not''' work: HP Everyday Photo Paper, Bonsai Glossy Photo Paper - Waterproof Resin Coated.


	'''Design''': If you have your circuit as a pdf of image, that’s awesome, just plug your computer into the USB cord coming out of the printer and go to it. Make sure you have the '''right size paper''' selected, and also '''glossy''' and '''high quality''', hit print, and you’re done. If your design is in Eagle, you can print directly from there, but I haven’t found a way to change print settings, so it’s a lower quality print that comes out. No idea yet how much of a difference it makes in terms of conductivity or anything, so to be safe, I recommend exporting your design as a high quality image, and then printing the image.		'''Design''': If you have your circuit as a pdf of image, that’s awesome, just plug your computer into the USB cord coming out of the printer and go to it. Make sure you have the '''right size paper''' selected, and also '''glossy''' and '''high quality''', hit print, and you’re done. If your design is in Eagle, you can print directly from there, but I haven’t found a way to change print settings, so it’s a lower quality print that comes out. No idea yet how much of a difference it makes in terms of conductivity or anything, so to be safe, I recommend exporting your design as a high quality image, and then printing the image.