How do I make vias? - Page 2

MikeBarton · 7th December 2006, 01:18 PM

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Originally posted by Nixie

Actually, I'd be more interested in the Copperset stuff he describes, but Digikey lists it as discontinued, and I couldn't figure out proper search terms for this type of thing as the naming he used, 'bail bars', didn't bring much relevant results.

Agreed, cliff updated his post with the link after I posted.....

I see that RS do stock the rivets here (in the UK) - part No's 160-3672 and 160-3688.
Price is GBP 8 (USD 16) for 100

Mike

Nixie · 7th December 2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally posted by MikeBarton
I see that RS do stock the rivets here (in the UK)

I can't afford transatlantic shipping charges.

Nordic · 7th December 2006, 02:32 PM

get yourself a small metal file... I use this even for normal solder spots to make them nice, flat round and smooth.

You could order from RS in the states using those same part no's

Nixie · 7th December 2006, 03:22 PM

Both the US and Canada links at http://www.rs-components.com/full.html lead to Allied, which doesn't have such part numbers.

peranders · 7th December 2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally posted by Nixie

I want thru-hole connections that are flush with the board surface and easy to add. Pins/wires/part legs fail on both accounts.

You haven't considered to let Olimex make a board for you?

www.olimex.com

SY · 7th December 2006, 08:01 PM

Nixie, although you might be Bulgarian yourself (I can't remember exactly), this sort of comment is inappropriate and unacceptable.

head_spaz · 9th December 2006, 12:00 AM

Electro-plating Thru-Wall Holes in PCB's
Check it out. For the advanced DIY'er.

Nixie · 11th December 2006, 05:50 PM

I don't see how electroplating is workable, considering that you'd have to make an electrical connection to all conductive-ink-painted holes to make them into electrodes.

cliffforrest · 11th December 2006, 06:10 PM

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Originally posted by Nixie
I don't see how electroplating is workable, considering that you'd have to make an electrical connection to all conductive-ink-painted holes to make them into electrodes.

It is done after drilling but before solder mask and etch.

ie all holes are sorted on either side by the copper.

Nixie · 11th December 2006, 06:18 PM

Ah, right.

Too bad the price is crazy.

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7th December 2006, 02:32 PM	#13
Nordic diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2005	get yourself a small metal file... I use this even for normal solder spots to make them nice, flat round and smooth. You could order from RS in the states using those same part no's

7th December 2006, 03:22 PM	#14
Nixie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC	Both the US and Canada links at http://www.rs-components.com/full.html lead to Allied, which doesn't have such part numbers.

11th December 2006, 05:50 PM	#18
Nixie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC	I don't see how electroplating is workable, considering that you'd have to make an electrical connection to all conductive-ink-painted holes to make them into electrodes.

11th December 2006, 06:18 PM	#20
Nixie Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC	Ah, right. Too bad the price is crazy.

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