[Ronja] DIL ICs instead of SMD

[Bruce M Simpson]

Deepak Mishra wrote:
> Hi,
>
> A lot of 74 series IC required for RONJA are easily available in DIL 
> packages here, SMDs are difficult to find here.
> Is there some way the PCB files can be modified to use DIL ICs instead 
> of SMD ICs ?

You could try the Twister1, if you can find the board -- it is all 
discrete logic in DIL.
I inherited one from a friend however I'm not sure that its receive path 
is working, and it is no longer supported by Twibright Labs.

The inverse is often true here -- it can be easier to find SMD logic in 
the UK, but it really depends on the distribution channels you use -- if 
you use a distributor who are hobbyist oriented, DIL is generally easier 
to find, although stocks are limited.

It's in your interests to learn to work with SMD as soon as possible as 
it widens your options.

cheers
BMS