Conductive pen

[Aren]

Hi,

I tried searching the forum but did not see any final word on this. Has any one tried using a conductive pen in order to draw PCB traces on pad-per hole boards? Any reason why this should not be a good idea?

Pen - http://webtronics.stores.yahoo.net/2200-stp.html

Oren

[Paul Perry (Frostwave)]

The problems are 1. the expense of the pen and 2. the ink is not as conductive as solder or wire.

[Papa_lazerous]

you can get silver paint like nail varnish thats good for repairing traces, and also on the old AMD chips to unlock the multiplier   mind you a graphite pencil was also good for that.  I wouldnt try using the conductive pen idea on anymore than a quick fix on something even then there is normally a better way.

[runmikeyrun]

i tried- pen's tip was too thick, it connected all the pads around it to each other.  Waste of $10 since i have not used it since.  I know how you feel though, it would have been way cool had it worked.

[stobiepole]

I bought one, and it sucks...the stuff's too runny to use for anything small. Not good. And pricey.

[Papa_lazerous]

when I used one before and needed a thin trace, I had to put tape down on either side to screen what I didnt want to coat then go over the tape and the gap inbetween then wait for it to dry then remove tape, kinda a pain in the ass