Yep, but they only have to work once. ;') Plus I'll bet quality
control is a lot better than for consumer stuff.
A good mechanical connection is the first part of a good rocket-worthy
solder connection, that's probably why they used eyelets. However, I
think in consumer stuff it's just a convenience and they rely on the
solder to make the connection, because I've noticed many an eyelet
that was loose when desoldering it.
Steve
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Rick C." <rixy@V...> wrote:
> What's really scarey is that I used to work on the old Nike Hercules
> surface to air missiles. Their guidance systems had circuit boards that
> all used eyelets. Can you imagine a missile going 2000 mph and an eyelet
> giving out?
> Rick
>