[sdiy] Digital delay memory

[Jay Schwichtenberg]

I was dragged into SMT about 20 years ago. I thought it was going to be
really hard. Right now I don't think so. I don't like going below 0805s and
things like SOT363 packages aren't easy.

For me what really matters is having the right tools for the job. Decent
temp controlled soldering iron, small diameter solder, solder flux, good
light and a magnifier. You will also have to change you working technique to
do SMT. So I think that a big issue is getting the tools (which can cost
money, a lot are on a budget) and just not learning how to do something new.

I have 3 Mutable boards that I will be doing sometime this year in a toaster
reflow oven. So that is an option. If I can get the reflow oven working I've
been thinking about actually doing some work with BGA packages too. Some
have been pretty successful at it.

And BTW I'm 63 so the hands and eyes are as good as they use to be but I can
still get it done.

Jay S.

-----Original Message-----
From: Synth-diy [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at dropmix.xs4all.nl] On Behalf Of
Gordonjcp
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2016 3:48 AM
To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
Subject: Re: [sdiy] Digital delay memory

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Surely SMD would be easier for the DIYer than through-hole?  I can only do
through-hole stuff at work because I don't have the tools to deal with it in
my workshop at home.  I guess I should really get a bigger nozzle for my
welding torch.

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Gordonjcp MM0YEQ

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