[sdiy] To SMT orNot to SMT.. that is my question

[David G Dixon]

A lot of DIYers (and professional module makers) do SMD by hand.  Indeed,
SMD prototype boards must be built by hand before they are mass-produced.
According to my impeccable sources, doing SMD by hand is easier than
through-hole.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl 
> [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of 
> Michael Bachman
> Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2013 6:35 PM
> To: Synth DIY
> Subject: [sdiy] To SMT orNot to SMT.. that is my question
> 
> OK, I just spent the last year working on a analog sound card.
> 
> It was at the point of needing a revision.. so I did it.. in SMT.
> 
> Now I am wondering if this was a mistake..(and big waste of my Holiday
> vacation)
> Can your average DIYer build and SMT board?
> 
> The smallest part is a SOT23, resistors and caps are 1206, 
> the ICs are all SOIC.. no fine pitch.
> 
> I don't see any DIY kits out there in SMT.. they are all still TH.
> 
> The size is nice, a 35% reduction  and SMT parts are more 
> prevalent..stuffing houses love SMT...but I am about to rip 
> up the whole layout and go back to TH.
> 
> Opinions?
> 
> Mike
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