[sdiy] pros and cons of SMT in DIY

[paula at synth.net]

On 2017-05-20 03:42, cheater00 cheater00 wrote:
> 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.

You know you can use both SMT and through hole if you need?
My current project for work has around 100 SMT parts, and 7 through 
hole, some of which are for PCB interconnect.

At the end of the day, the choice is up to the designer.
I'm really comfortable working with 0402 and QFN (3mm x 3mm) packages, 
and with modding them with mod wires if needed (for the record super 
gluing a mod wire makes it rock solid).
I'm considering trying 0201 for some parts, just as a personal challenge 
:)

So it's up to each person.
There's no "right or wrong" or "this way is better", it's just 
different.

Paula