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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Newbie question

2007-11-23 by DJ Delorie

"Steve Wiseman" <sjwiseman@...> writes:
> And, if you're drilling holes for 1mm square pins, don't forget Mr
> Pythagoras...

I measure the diagonals with a dial caliper, and it's not always what
the math says it should be.  Also, I like my holes a tiny bit snug, so
I can turn the board over for soldering without the parts falling out.

It does mean I need a wider range of drill bits, though.

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