A standard requirement for pad sizes is a 5 mil annulus. This means there must be .005" all around the hole (i.e. a 28 mil hole would require a 38 mil pad). Something a little larger than this (maybe 10 mils) is recommended for solderability. On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 3:04 PM, Chris Maness <chris@chrismaness.com> wrote: > > > I am planning on using a positive photo resist board, and using a .8mm > drill > bit. > > Chris (a n00b) > KQ6UP > > On Mon, Apr 5, 2010 at 1:53 PM, Leon Heller <leon355@...<leon355%40btinternet.com>> > wrote: > > > On 05/04/2010 21:36, Chris Maness wrote: > > > What is the minimum pad size (in mils) for home made PC boards? (Single > > > Sided). > > > > It depends on your technique. > > > > Leon > > -- > > Leon Heller > > G1HSM > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > > > Be sure to visit the group home and check for new Links, Files, and > Photos: > > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBsYahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > -- Paul Mateer, AA9GG Elan Engineering Corp. www.elanengr.com NAQCC 3123, SKCC 4628, FPQRP 2003 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Minimum Pad Size for Homebrew Single Sided Boards?
2010-04-05 by Paul Mateer
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