"Gary Cavie" wrote in message
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I'm currently building Pic-a-star, and haven't given the final casing a
thought yet. Rather than trying to build to a pre-determined size, I'll
design the case around whatever size the radio ends up, allowing for
'poke-about-a-bility' when it's done.

There is a chap locally (G8SUY I think) who has developed some ATV SMT
designs- they seem to work well and be popular. If you can hold the parts
while soldering then SMT isn't too bad- an illuminated bench magnifier
helps.

I don't find the SMT devices a problem. G3XJP has come up with some
excellent ideas for repeatable, reliable methods of using them. By making
the code open-source, it is also encouraging to have a dabble, and see
what changes when certain parts are altered. A true homebrewer's delight!

Sadly, I'm sure someone will come along and falsely claim G3XJP's code was
hacked and needs rewriting- totally ignoring his efforts to encourage
homebrew and failing to produce anything to replace it.

--
Brian Reay
www.g8osn.org.uk
www.amateurradiotraining.org.uk
FP#898