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, > > 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. > > this would be to allow top traces when there are no plated thru holes. > > Does anybody recall that link ? or have one that would show this > proceedure ? > > Thanks > > Dave > > > > > > > Be sure to visit the group home and check for new Bookmarks and files: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBs > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > >
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Soldering DIP sockets on the top of the board
2004-06-13 by John Johnson