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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner Transfer Failures

From: Leon Heller <leon355@...>
Date: 2012-03-05

On 05/03/2012 20:24, John wrote:
Project under planning... The chip fit fine but I
> wonder about the drill size. It may be too big to leave enough copper
> for pads. IS 1 mm THE RIGHT SIZE FOR PC BOARDS GENERAL USE?

I use 0.7 mm or 0.8 mm for most parts, including ICs. I often use 0.6 mm
for vias.

> Comments, criticism and laughter invited...

Try photo-etch, it's much easier.

Leon
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Leon Heller
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