Homebrew PCBs

In a message dated 12/11/2002 11:04:05 AM Central Standard Time, 
dsaum@infiltec.com writes:


> http://www.findchips.com search on "0566" shows that  Digikey has them as a 
> non stock item requiring a 1000 purchase for about $100.  That would last 
> me a lifetime.<<

Perhaps for the individual who does relatively LITTLE double-sided PCB work!  
I had bought 1K of some PERFECT gold-plated eyelets from a local "surplus 
house" (they don't carry them normally), and they were all used up in two or 
three years!  The TIN-plated ones they had next time I inquired require a 
1/16" dia hole, so are kinda useless for under an IC, though they ARE the 
right length for a 1/16" board (what, 0.08" long?).  
> 
> Anyone else have a better source, or a better or cheaper via insert?<<

What is the name of the outfit?  International Eylets?  I lost the sample-ad, 
as THEIR minimum was over $50, too.  

Which reminds me!  $100 for only 1K eylets?  That's 10¢ each!  OUTRAGEOUS!  
Should be no more than $10 for 1K!

Jan Rowland





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