[sdiy] SMT?

[patchell]

Simon Gatrall wrote:

> The discussion of perfboard reminds me of a question that I have for
> the list: how many of you use surface mount parts?
>
> I'm using surface mount for a commercial project that I'm working on,
> and I find that with the exception of 100 pin SQFP IC's with 0.6mm
> pin spacing, I actually like soldering SMT parts.  Once you get the
> hang of it it's fun.  Rework is easier with some parts and a bitch
> with others.  Resistor codes actually make sense, but capacitors
> often aren't even marked.  You win some and loose some.
>
> Why is it that all of the modular synths and DIY stuff that I've seen
> so far is through-hole?  Do synth circuits typically pass more power
> than typical surface mount parts can handle?
>
> -s!mon

    Well, if you had eyes like mine, through hole makes a lot of sense.
It is all I can do to solder through hole stuff, plus, building bread
boards with through hole stuff is a lot easier.  The stuff I do at work
is all pretty much surface mount now, but my home stuff will probably
stay through hole.

--
 -Jim
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