Mounting LEDs ideas?

[kellyseye]

You can purchase LED spacers that are (effectively) x-shaped bottom parts with a flat disc on the top having two holes for the leads. The 'x' part is closest to the PCB/track but gives access to the copper tracks as the leads are 'exposed' down the channels formed by the 'x'....

Not sure of the available heights but you could use a standard spacer on TOP of the x-shaped one.....

Farnell do these x-shapes (amongst others) - their part number is 1325971 - check their website.

[rsocor01]

Also, I have seen some people twisting the LED leads 90 degrees so they can solder the LED on two PCB pads with no holes. I'm not sure that's the best way to do it, but it works.

[Charlie]

Why not simply specify plate through holes then solder from the top?