[sdiy] Should I use REAL PCBS or ETCHED

[Jim Patchell]

I agree with Harry...I have many projects that were built with Vector 
T42-A terminals that are still working to this day...(again...since the 
70s)...

harrybissell at wowway.com wrote:
> On Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:56:52 +0000, Dan Snazelle wrote
> 
>> harry-you mean you sell products that have vectorboard inside as the 
>> main boards?
> 
> Mostly they are units I built for myself... still working since
> College (mid 70's).
> 
>> does perfboard present a nightmare situation though if THIS EVER 
>> NEEDS REPAIRS?? if i did etch or pcb house and a board went bad, i 
>> could just pull out the PNP template and make another. if i used 
>> perf, well it sounds like it would be hard. plus, doesnt vector or 
>> perfboard not hold up as well when soldering and resoldering (as in 
>> the case of replacing faulty parts,etc)
> 
> Check out what the Vector T42-A terminal is. These are pushed into
> the holes in the vectorboard.  You wire to the bottom (usually) and
> the components are on the top side... you can resolder hundreds of times 
> (on the component side) if you need to.  I use the fiberglass perfboard
> (not paper phenolic).  Its tough stuff.
> 
> H^) harry
> 
>> thanks so much
>>
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>>> From: pfperry at melbpc.org.au
>>> To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
>>> Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:20:29 +1000
>>> Subject: [sdiy] Should I use REAL PCBS or ETCHED
>>>
>>>
>>> The answer varies for different people.
>>> Personally, I find stripboard (aka veroboard) by far the best for me.
>>> I notice that people who are significantly more intelligent than I, usually
>>> prefer pad per hole board.
>>>
>>> paul perry Melbourne Australia
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