Homebrew PCBs

In a message dated 9/23/2004 10:49:19 PM Central Standard Time,  
upand_at_them@... writes:

How can  I solder a two-sided board if I'm using sockets for the IC's?   
Ugh!<<
Mike:  Obviously, the BEST way to do this is to use a PTH board.   But if you 
are talking about your own home-brew, it IS a frustration, at times,  isn't 
it!  For non-PTH work, use eyelets.  I don't remember the name  of the firm 
from which I bought my last 1000 (for a fortune!  They are VERY  proud of their 
products!), but I still have more than I may use in this  lifetime!  Another 
way I have used with GREAT care:  Strip a couple  inches or so of #28 or #30 
Kynar (silver-plated) wire-wrap wire.  make a  tiny loop in one end, push the 
wire through the hole, and bend the loop over so  it "rings" the hole nicely. 
CAREFULLY solder that so it doesn't plug the  hole.  Then, pull it tight against 
the hole-wall, and make a similar loop  on the other side.  Solder that (or, 
just "tack it" for now).  Solder  in your IC-socket as normal, and you have it! 
 Now, if you played footbawl  in HS, you may have to practice, and don't make 
such a "lump" on the top side  before inserting the IC socket.  You could 
"wick it off" with some  "solder-wick" stuff, but leave a proper "fillet" of 
solder to hold the wire-loop  down all around.  We po' folks gotta simply learn to 
INVENT and do!   Good luck!        Jan Rowland, old  troll







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