[minima] Re: Minima PCB (eagle cad's)

  • From: "Mac A. Cody" <maccody@xxxxxxx>
  • To: minima@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2014 00:28:44 -0600

Correction - The package the LM1117 needs to be in an SOT-223 package.

Mac AE5PH

On 02/01/2014 10:30 PM, Mac A. Cody wrote:
On Sat, 01 Feb 2014 18:31:23 -0700, Jerry K5LRU wrote:
> If you want to use through hole parts, just drill a hole through the
> pads. The LM1117 is a TO-252 package, east to get and easy to solder in
> place, easier than the si570. Jerry K5LRU

Ahh!  TO-252 package.  Just like on every motherboard I've seen
for years now.  Thanks for the info.  I guess the pins are being
bent and inserted into the holes in this application.

Mac AE5PH




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