What I'm thinking about is putting an Arduino Nano on a PCB which should just be a matter of proper spacing for the 0.10 inch headers. The Nano has parts on both sides. So the stand-offs serve a purpose.
But now I see that JLCPCB will soon be offering an SMT installation service that could change what might be possible. It may allow the Arduino to be integrated onto the PCB from raw parts. My eyesight is not good enough to attempt SMT soldering on my own. So this may be worth the extra cost.
For now, I'll concentrate on mounting the Nano on the PCB directly. It would be nice to find a Nano footprint to work with under DipTrace but what I've tried so far has not worked out. Any ideas?
