[sdiy] onwards to...more questions

[harrybissell]

If you are sure of your circuit, the push pins are not strictly necessary...
but I would always use them for any board bigger than a postage stamp.
Well worth the extra cost in ease of modification or repair.

H^) harry

"Brett M. Cummings" wrote:

> i'm starting my first project to get my soldering skills more finely honed
> (the tweak-o FX pedal because it's simple, has easy for me to follow instructions
> etc.) and i was wondering if i really need push-in terminals for all my connections.
> i was wondering if some of the other guys on the list who use perf-board
> might be able to shed some light on this. so far i've heard 'no' from various
> engineers, but none who work in audio/synthesis.
>
> secondly, the schematic calls for a .001 mfd poly-film OR mylar capacitor
> which is discontinued by radioshack, so i am replacing it with a .001 mfd
> ceramic capacitor. is this ok?
>
> thanks in advance everyone!
>
> -brett