Which do you prefer?

[Robert]

Which one do you prefer? This will be used for a retrofit module, not a breakout board included with a project.

Style A is a bit more organized but the protrusion does have a slightly larger footprint for a component that already occupies a lot of room.	Style B can fit into a smaller area. Although the connections are scattered compared to Style A, they're grouped somewhat functionally and there is less crossover of traces on the board.
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Thankfully these switches have no keyway or white washer to debate over.

 

[benny_profane]

Style A to mitigate confusion; style B for its emphasis on conservation of space and versatility.

Why not both if these are to be standalone board(s)?

 

[DailyDovetails]

What gets soldered into the circles and ovals?

 

[benny_profane]

What gets soldered into the circles and ovals?

Circles: wires; ovals: switch pins.

 

[DailyDovetails]

Circles: wires; ovals: switch pins.

That’s what I was wondering as it looked kind of like the foot switch bypass pads. For me definitely A then.

 

[jubal81]

I voted A because it makes wiring easier.

 

[hamerfan]

Yep, A!

 

[Robert]

Perfect, thanks!

 

[jwin615]

Peanut butter

 

[jwin615]

A, spaced 2.54 and clearance to solder header pins or connectors.

 

[vigilante398]

Depends, which way is the keyway going and what color is the washer?

 

[GizzWizzKing]

WWJHSD?

 

[giovanni]

Is this for a tube?

 

[drgonzo1969]

it seems like B would be sturdier if it’s mounting on top of the pcb with pins…

 

[Harry Klippton]

Is this for a tube?

It looks like it's for a rotary switch

 

[Robert]

It goes on a rotary switch.

 

[Feral Feline]

I voted B because space, the final enclosure-interior...





YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH!

 

[Coda]

It goes on a rotary switch.

Is this for the new YAHT Club OD?…6 pairs of Tube Screams (each in series) all identical, all in one box?…

 

[The Gator]

I agree with A as I like using connectors.