PAIA & kits - ametuer

[Leon Rothenberg]

Thanks to everyone for all the helpful comments.

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Leon Rothenberg wrote:
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> My question is this:  b/c the soldering points are so close, I wonder if
> anyone can describe to me what a good solder joint looks like.  This is
> a lot more precise than wiring racks or making cables, and I just would
> like to know if my joints are as clean as they should be.  Should the
> solder point be a round bead?  Should the lead extend past the end of
> the solder joint?  How much lead in general is good to have sticking out
> the back of the PCB?  What are some common pitfalls?  Except where
> noted, I am assuming that all the components should be basically flush
> against the board.