On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 10:38:34 +1100, Adam Seychell
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a_seychell@...> wrote:
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> Here is an article on the topic of your question;
> http://www.edn.com/contents/images/447009.pdf
> The only problem I see is that if you don't have solder mask, then the
> self centering action due to surface tension of wet solder may not go as
> planned.
That article is great, thanks. I think even without soldermask it will
work.
(i have seen some amazing feats of self-centering with unmasked boards.)
I guess one can oven solder the no-leads parts too...
ST