LM317 is the most used and easily available adjustable voltage regulator. Here I've designed a simple PCB for the regulator with surrounding diodes, capacitors, resistors, etc. In this board, the voltage adjustor connector is given into which a potentiometer can be attached for variable supply.I've designed the board from the given application circuit in the LM317 datasheet.
Download Eagle design files.Here I've printed the front and back of the PCB's layout mirrored for toner transfer process. This time I used Pulsar products instead of ordinary photo papers and it is an excellent key to good quality PCBs.
Above you can see the paper is easily removed when in contact of water and a clear black toner can be seen. No need to rub papers and risking the tracks.
Here's the second Pulsar product I used. It's a protective foil called Green TRF. This is iron-ed to the toner and it gives an additional layer of protection to the layout from the etchant.
After etching, cleaning and drilling, the board is ready to be ironed again this time to include the top mask to the PCB.
This is how the PCB looks like after it's completed the manufacturing process.
And this is how the PCB looks like when populated.
Sastry says
Hi Arup!
What is that you are referring to as Pulsar product? Also tell us about the places where that Green TRF is available. Most importantly, you can give an article about using Eagle software.
Arup says
I've started using these products recently and was talking about them.
http://www.pulsarprofx.com/
There's lots of YouTube videos which will teach you better than what I can teach you about eagle software by images. Goto YouTube and search for "Eagle PCB Guide".
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Rohit de Sa says
Hey Arup, how did you purchase the pulsar paper? Did you buy it online or is it available in India? The website is a US one.
Arup says
I contacted Vivek pulsar[at]omnavita.com for that. He is Indian reseller of pulsar products. He's a very nice person and taught me many things about PCB making.
kmmankad says
Hey Arup,have you tried these press-n-peel papers sold at nex-robotics.com?
http://www.nex-robotics.com/products/pcb-prototyping/pcb-printing-sheet-28cm-x-21-6.html
Arup says
Similar product, but press-n-peel is bit costlier.
pravesh chauhan says
what's about e-mail address
shishir says
I want a buy a leminator for diy pcb making pls help me.
Thanking you