Homebrew PCBs

On 20/01/2010 19:33, Stefan Trethan wrote:
> I'm not sure how it can be done in eagle. In most any other layout
> software you'd just define the padstack so it doesn't have a pad on
> top where you can't solder. Since the pads in eagle are a separate
> single layer that might be impossible for all I know. You might be
> able to fake it by using SMD pads, but it would be one horrible
> kludge, should fit right in with Eagle.
>
> There's a list 'specially for Eagle, you might have more luck here:
> eaglecad@yahoogroups.com
>
> Regarding soldering on top side, It's possible for turned sockets,
> which expose a little of the metal, but tricky.

Pulsonix has a plated/unplated option for all pads.

Leon