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By bode
#76051
Hi,

This might be a dumb question, but here is goes: when I create a new through-hole part in Eagle, how much (if any) larger should I make the hole than the part data sheet specifies? I.e. I have a part that specifies 1.50+/- 0.1 mm holes, how big should I make the hole? And, does it even matter, given the board house probably rounds up?

Thanks!

B
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By leon_heller
#76063
Most PCB suppliers specify "finished" hole sizes, which includes the plating. You need to check, though.

Leon