I started using this technique last year (someone posted link to PIClist) and still like it. Layout the boards in Eagle with the PCB cuts on the milling layer. Print that layer on a laser printer, stick to PCB with double sided tape and cut with an xacto knife. http://www.maxim-ic.com/appnotes.cfm/appnote_number/1110 -----Original Message----- From: Jinx Sent: Oct 18, 2004 5:51 PM To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." Subject: Re: [EE]TSSOP for diy'er? Yes, but you don't necesselery have to put the chip on the main PCB. Anytime I get a chip like that that I wouldn't ordinarily use, and might want to try in different circuits, I'll make a little personal PCB for it and that's what gets moved around. This doesn't need to be etched - you can make short straight tracks with a modelling knife. Once, when only SMT AVR were available, I mounted the chip on a DIP socket with small wires going to the pins. Not ideal, but 30 mins doing that is better than waiting unproductive weeks for DIP stocks _______________________________________________ http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist