Homebrew PCBs

In a message dated 1/2/2007 7:15:28 P.M. Central Standard Time,  
sturpe@... writes:

What  is the best (read most fool proof) way for a neophyte PCB builder 
to get  continuity through the holes on a double sided board?


If a component-lead such as a resistor's are "naked" top and  bottom, simply 
solder that lead on both sides of the board.  If not  available on top, such 
as a rectangular-box capacitor, use jumper-lead wires, if  not TOO cumbersome.  
Or, if you simply MUST have a "plated-through hole,"  use tin-plated rivets 
or eyelets.  Be sure to sweat-solder the "head"  before you put a component 
over the top side of these!  Takes a bit of  experience to learn how to do right, 
but not TOO bad for prototypes ("one-off"  stuff, in UK).


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