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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Via Rivets To Fit 0.8mm Hole

From: James <bitsyboffin@...>
Date: 2013-03-21

On 21/03/13 19:27, Boman33 wrote:
> It is actually not a solder mask that you are referring to then since
> it is supposed to
>
> limit solder flow. I guess you are referring to an overlay?
>

The solder mask will be applied after riveting and soldering vias, but
before soldering the other components, it will limit flow on those fwiw,
but you're right, mostly for appearance.

Thanks for the description of the split rivets, I understand now, and
vaguely recall seeing something like that once.




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