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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Soldering DIP sockets on the top of the board

2004-06-13 by John Johnson

If you use a socket with machined pins, it will stand up enough
that you can solder on the top and bottom.

Regards,
JJ

On Sunday, June 13, 2004, at 01:42 AM, Dave Mucha wrote:

> Hi all,
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> I know I read a site that showed a tried and true way to solder a DIP
> socket from the bottom, but apply solder at the top.
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> this would be to allow top traces when there are no plated thru holes.
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> Does anybody recall that link ? or have one that would show this
> proceedure ?
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> Thanks
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> Dave
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