[sdiy] x0xb0x kit warning...

[Tom Arnold]

On Fri, May 27, 2005 at 12:35:15PM -0500, James Coplin wrote:
> The USB interface has a smd chip that needs to be soldered to the board.  If
> you are uncomfortable or do not have the skills and/or equipment to handle
> this, order the kit with the USB pre-built and tested and it will come done
> for you. Later!

I was a little worried about this because I just had some trouble doing some
SMD chips on another project, but the pitch on the x0xb0x usb chip is
positively HUGE so I dont think its a big deal for anyone with a steady hand
and good eyes, or at least a good magnifying lens.

Now, those 52pin PQFP's I've been doing are murder :-(  I'm getting a lot
better at drag soldering, but wishing I had a nice rework station to do this
at...

( I was worried a bit today, but #14 was waiting on the porch when I came
home... )

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