[sdiy] pros and cons of SMT in DIY

[cheater00 cheater00]

Yes, a TH pcb will be able to hold a daughter pcb just by the
through-holes, whereas SMD pads will not hold one. So you can easily change
topology using an extra pcb on a TH circuit but not on an SMT circuit.

On Mon, 15 May 2017 23:51 , <paula at synth.net> wrote:

>
>
> > If you want to keep the same circuit topology (traces), smd is fine.
> > If you want new traces, smd is a world of pain,
>
> Through hole is the same, if you want new traces you make a new PCB. Or
> you can use mod wires.
> You can use modwires on SMT too, they're just a bit smaller :)
>
> > and th is perfectly
> > fine due to structural integrity that can hold a daughter pcb.
>
> I don't follow.
> You're saying a through hole PCB has more structural integrity than an
> SMT PCB and that an SMT PCB can't hold a daughter PCB?
>
> Paula
>
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