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