It's not just an issue with toner transfer. Most PCB packages come
with component libraries meant for professionally made PTH boards. The
pads are far too small for single sided boards and beginners wonder
why their boards come out crappy and unreliable. The ones that aren't
lazy will do what you did and get good results, the others, well,
let's hope they'll learn eventually.
At least all decent PCB packages allow to change pad size after the
fact when the part is placed. Eagle does not, of course, i hate it.
ST
On Feb 17, 2008 9:51 PM, Myc Holmes <mycroft2152y@...> wrote:
> 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
>