Homebrew PCBs

Give some examples of what you guys believe to be good pad sizes for various 
applications.

Thanks,
Chuck
WB2EDV



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: DipTrace


> It's not just an issue with toner transfer. Most PCB packages come
> with component libraries meant for professionally made PTH boards. The
> pads are far too small for single sided boards and beginners wonder
> why their boards come out crappy and unreliable. The ones that aren't
> lazy will do what you did and get good results, the others, well,
> let's hope they'll learn eventually.
>
> At least all decent PCB packages allow to change pad size after the
> fact when the part is placed. Eagle does not, of course, i hate it.
>
> ST
>
> On Feb 17, 2008 9:51 PM, Myc Holmes <mycroft2152y@...> wrote:
>> When using the Toner Transfer method, it is helpful to have oversized 
>> pads,
>> to prevent liftoff while soldering.
>>
>> I created an entire library of Toner Transfer friendly pads as well as
>> adding many new compnents for my own use.
>>
>> Myc
>>