Homebrew PCBs

On Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:37:02 -0000, you wrote:

>--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Harvey White <madyn@...> wrote:
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>> On Fri, 4 Jul 2008 13:14:10 -0500, you wrote:
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>> >>>I use eyelets (0.050 diameter), copper, and then separate vias
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>> >
>> >What do you mean "separate vias" ?
>> 
>> A via is used only to connect the top and bottom layers, but not at a
>> parts lead.  That way, I do not have to worry about the hole in the
>> eyelet.  
>
>If you use separate vias, why bother with an eyelet? Just
>insert a snipped off lead (from a resistor, or cap?) and solder
>on both sides. Or am I missing something?

The wires falling out of the holes.  Simple "wire through" does not
work well for me, the wire ought to be properly bent over (and is a
bit awkward to do).

Harvey

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