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Originally Posted by Cancerkazoo
A SMD controller board would be a nice option, if it was single sided.
A toaster oven works wonders if you have a solder mask layer, transparencies and an exact o knife.
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Originally Posted by jackbauer
Quite simply the main reasons for using smd components (automated manufacture and space saving) are not an issue for a diy motor controller. I'm not trying to be argumentative but I simply don't see the point. From a home construction point of view I would much prefer through hole.
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Honestly, if you are doing single sided work... I prefer through hole myself. Just seems more solid.
I do suppose SMT can be a bit more hassle to assemble.
But honestly, if someone wanted to adapt to a double sided... Reworking the board to SMT themselves wouldn't be too hard I would think. The new PCB software is fully free. Which. Is awesome.
Man. This has me on the edge of my seat... *munches on shrimp-potato-puffs*