[sdiy] Have you guys already used this ?

[Csaba Zvekan]

On Sep 26, 2008, at 4:58 PM, jbv wrote:

> Hi again,
>
> my question wasn't so much about the price of the Elektor oven
> (sorry for not making it clear in the first place) but rather about
> the use of such a device in DIY...
> I'm into electronics DIY only now and then (in my spare time
> only, which becomes rarer every year),
If its once in a while SMT parts:I would solder it by hand with a fine  
solder.

> and don't remember seeing
> it mentionned on this list, although several times ppl complained
> about the difficulty of soldering smt parts...
Not that difficult ..it's all practice . But a good visual aid is of   
importance. (3x-4x Lens or Microscope)
Just try it. Learn on youtube how others solder /desolder . There is  
also horrible soldering versions out there , but hey... . You get the  
hang of it.:)
>
>
> so, how many of you use an smt oven for diy electronics, and is
> there any experience you'd like to share ?
I instantly fell in love with 0805s SOICs and TQFPs .I hate BGAs,  
PLCCs for some reason. I can fit way more parts on a little PCB .  
Troubleshooting and desoldering is a little messy. :)
And the best part is less drilling and you could have parts on top and  
bottom.

Csaba

>
> Thanks,
> JB
>
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