I am in a constant state of internal conflict over this question. Paul strongly believes that sockets are not need and end up causing more problems than the solve. On both of my (Blacet) Dark Star Choas boards, I did NOT use the sockets and soldered everything directly to the board. I have several other kits I am building now, I this question is still bothering me. I would like to hear different people's (including Paul's) opinions on this. Thanks! Todd
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Sockets vs. soldering ICs directly to PCB?
2001-03-09 by Tentochi