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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace

From: "Myc Holmes" <mycroft2152y@...>
Date: 2008-02-17

When using the Toner Transfer method, it is helpful to have oversized pads,
to prevent liftoff while soldering.

I created an entire library of Toner Transfer friendly pads as well as
adding many new compnents for my own use.

Myc

On Feb 17, 2008 3:34 PM, Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...> wrote:

> Digikey alone has over 1.3 million components in their online catalog,
> what are 50,000?
> What worth are those parts that exist if they are usually unfit for use?
>
> Making components is a basic function of any PCB package, just like
> drawing connections or routing traces.
> In my opinion it can not be considered optional or advanced in any way.
>
> ST
>
> On Feb 17, 2008 8:28 PM, coronetman1965 <wwinters@...<wwinters%40pwrtc.com>>
> wrote:
> > I can't get it in my head why you would want to build components when
> > there are over 50,000 components listed in the libraries. Wayne
> >
>
>
>


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