"Rick C." wrote:
>
> Just released!
> My version on making thru-hole connections.
> http://www.pic101.com/pcb/thru.htm
> Rick C.


A method I used was to create a blank pad next to the IC pin on the top
of the PCB. Bend the IC socket pin out and solder to top PCB trace. Most
times this trace can be routed to another through hole component which
will complete the connection to the underside of the PCB.

If not a simple wia next to the IC pin suffices. wia = a wire filled via
;-) This method is servicable.

Another method using machine pin sockets (although a bit time consuming)
is to knock out the pins from the plastic cradle and solder them to a
double sided PCB, top and bottom. You can place all the loose pins on
the pin legs of another socket and plug all of them into the holes at
once. After soldering, remove the socket.

regards

Tony

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