--- In
Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Harvey White <madyn@...> wrote:
>
> On Fri, 4 Jul 2008 13:14:10 -0500, you wrote:
>
> >>>I use eyelets (0.050 diameter), copper, and then separate vias
>
> >
> >What do you mean "separate vias" ?
>
> A via is used only to connect the top and bottom layers, but not at a
> parts lead. That way, I do not have to worry about the hole in the
> eyelet.
If you use separate vias, why bother with an eyelet? Just
insert a snipped off lead (from a resistor, or cap?) and solder
on both sides. Or am I missing something?
- GK