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Hi Kai-Martin, and DJ

Op 21-03-19 om 16:32 schreef Kai-Martin Knaak:
> "Richard Rasker (rasker AT linetec DOT nl) [via geda-user AT delorie DOT com]"
> <geda-user AT delorie DOT com> schrieb am 21. March 2019:
>
>> After some searching, I found that decreasing the size of the openings
>> in the stencil and thus the amount of solder paste ending up on the
>> PCB appears to be a common way to prevent shorts of this nature.
>>
>> Can anyone confirm that this is indeed a good idea?
> Can confirm, this is the way to go.

OK, thanks! I'll order my next stencil for QFN devices with somewhat 
smaller holes.

Best regards,

Richard