I can get these boards goldplated for about £2 extra per board...
Do people prefer that or just stick with the normal tin plating ?
Gold plating ?
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Re: Gold plating ?
I vote for gold, but it's not a strong preference.
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Re: Gold plating ?
Soldering the remaining SMT parts, allegedly, should be easier with goldplating as well..
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Re: Gold plating ?
Snoop dog will be ordering a H5 next... :)
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Re: Gold plating ?
Yeah i'll take the bling.
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Re: Gold plating ?
Can't go wrong with gold plated (unless it's gold coloured plastic from China :lol: )
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