Re: gEDA-user: home-made 4 layer board idea

[John Griessen <john_g@xxxxxxxxxx>]

DJ Delorie wrote:
> The biggest problem with home-made boards is the vias, right?  What if
> you drilled the outer panels with larger holes, so that you could
> solder to the inner layers?  

Sounds reasonable when you allow for extra area, which is also reasonable for a 
start on a product with low volume, and afford a re-layout later.

You wouldn't even need copper on the
> unused outer layer, you could just drill it out.

What do you mean by that above?  What unused?


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This char picture I am confused by -- the outside holes are not larger....




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The top half of this I see as larger holes
and a wire put through for connectivity.

Right?

John G


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