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Put the multimeter into continuity (beep) mode and check the Eurorack power pin headers: text/html 2026-10-11T00:26:02+00:00 nigel (nigel@undisclosed.example.com) https://bleepsnbloops.com/notebook/doku.php?id=build:build&rev=1791678362&do=diff Building things Thermal etching process Etchant recipe Applying solder mask Etching tank Drilling hole sizes Soldering Troubleshooting Notes text/html 2026-10-10T18:50:18+00:00 nigel (nigel@undisclosed.example.com) https://bleepsnbloops.com/notebook/doku.php?id=build:drilling&rev=1791658218&do=diff Drilling Sizes For drilling the pads I have found I typically use: Feature Diameter (+/- 0.1mm) Registration pins 0.6mm Small components 0.8mm Via holes 0.8mm Chips, pots, connectors 1.0mm Board stand-offs 2.5mm text/html 2026-10-10T18:45:54+00:00 nigel (nigel@undisclosed.example.com) https://bleepsnbloops.com/notebook/doku.php?id=build:solder_mask&rev=1791657954&do=diff Solder Mask To add a professional finish to my boards and protect them a bit I like to cover them with a solder mask. 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