Homebrew PCBs

On Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:21:24 -0000, you wrote:

>Okay, thank you all for your quick replies.
>
>Now I understand that a pad marked 3,81/1,4
>would make a 1.1mm diam. hole inside a
>3.81 mm diameter pad.    Likewise for the
>other numbers.
>
>I also realize I should put the pads on the
>schematic.   Not sure what this will look like
>on the schematic, but I'll give it a try and
>see what happens.
>
>Alan
>
>
>
>> For mounting pads, try polygons.
>> 
>> Harvey
>
>Not exactly sure what you meant by that tip, Harvey
>Do you mean mounting pads for connecting SMT parts?

Yes, or anything else you want to solder to the foil directly.  I also
use polygons for large ground planes.

Harvey


>-Alan
>