"Arie de Muynck" wrote in message
ll.nl...

"robb" ...
hello,
This is the my 1st SMT pcb etching project board.

Is there anything horribly wrong with the layout of the
components and/or traces ?

Any advice on how to improve or fix the problems with the
layout/design etc... ?

I assume it will not be plated through. In that case make the
connection
points for external wiring as big as you can (or anchor them
with extra wide
traces). If not, the mechanical force from the wires will break
the traces
loose.

Guess: continuity tester?

Arie


thanks for reply,
i increased the size of the through wires and made them vias so i
an anchor on bottom of board.

thanks for ideas,
robb