CircuitWriter Conductive Pen!!

ultron · Post by **ultron** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:55 am

Hey gang!

Please excuse me if this has item has already been talked about before but & friend of mine over on another forum let me know about this & I got so excited over the possibilities of it that I just had to share!

Radioshack has a pen that allows you to "draw" a conductive silver circuit pattern on just about any surface!! This is soooooo cool! Imagine the ability to "draw" flat, non-impeditive circuit patterns inside plastic panels, no more bulky wiring except where its absolutely necessary & preferable!! Chunky, oversized circuit-boards will be a thing of the past. So many applications for this its nuts, even small scale model kit lighting will be VERY easy now!

For those interested in purchasing it, here's the link to the site where you can get it:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... Id=3964901[/url]

Stu Pidasso · Post by **Stu Pidasso** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:36 am

I have a horrible memory, so please somebody correct me if I'm wrong: Wasn't this covered before, and when someone tried it out, it was kind of crappy?

robiwon · Post by **robiwon** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 9:43 am

Stu, you may be thinking of the conductive glue, it was a black gel that wasn't very conductive at all.

Scott Hasty · Post by **Scott Hasty** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 12:58 pm

I've used them. They are great for repairs (especially rear window defrosters), but I wouldn't depend on them for permanent circuits:

http://www.circuitspecialists.com/8420-p.html