Re: gEDA-user: pcb surface mount structural pad

[Steven Michalske <smichalske@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Aug 20, 2007, at 10:14 AM, DJ Delorie wrote:

>
>> I'm creating a newlib footprint for a surface-mount flex-pc  
>> connector.
>
> I've done some recently, too.  John has also.  Mine are for 0.5mm
> flex, 18 and 30 conductor.
>
>> The recommended pad pattern includes pads for each pin and two large
>> solder pads for structural attachment. How does one designate these
>> solder pads as not being connected to any network?
>
> Just give them unique pin numbers (I use "M1" "M2" etc) and don't
> connect them (or even display them) in the schematic.
>
If you expect to connect them to chassis ground, for say DB-9  
connectors then you can add a second connector with the same refdes  
and name the pins to M1 and M2 then you can connect them with out  
polluting your standard connector in gschem

Steve

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