[sdiy] Need help with a SMD kit (OT?)

[Pete Hartman]

One of the keys is not to start with Mutable modules  :-D

(I gently kid, I have no idea what Elain's experience is....)

Pete

On Tue, Jul 18, 2017 at 6:18 PM, Tom Wiltshire <tom at electricdruid.net>
wrote:

> It's only frustrating until you get some good at it. then it can be quite
> rewarding to do something that you initially thought was impossible. That's
> pretty much the definition of learning any new skill, isn't it?
>
> Tom
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> On 18 Jul 2017, at 22:23, David G Dixon <dixon at mail.ubc.ca> wrote:
>
> This post sums up why I simply will not do SMD by hand.  Not... worth...
> the... frustration.
>
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> *From:* Synth-diy [mailto:synth-diy-bounces at synth-diy.org] *On Behalf Of *Elain
> Klopke
> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 18, 2017 12:16 AM
> *To:* *SYNTH DIY
> *Subject:* [sdiy] Need help with a SMD kit (OT?)
>
> Hey list,
>
> I bought the Elements diy kit from Synthcube and managed to get all the
> surface mount components attached using solder paste, a tiny syringe, and a
> hot plate. Everything melted nicely and I only burnt the solder mask a bit
> because I wasn't quick enough getting it off the hot plate, but the copper
> traces appear to be still attached to the board so I'm not too worried.
>
> And then the problems started. I let the board cool down and then started
> going about eliminating solder bridges on a couple of the ICs. I cleaned up
> one side of the microcontroller and then made the other three worse. I got
> one chip that was a little crooked seated properly and then another popped
> free and I couldn't get it resoldered.
>
> I've stepped away from the kit so I don't do more damage or throw it
> against the wall in frustration.
>
> Is there anyone experienced in surface mount soldering (preferably in the
> US) that would be willing to fix this mess for me. I'm way out of my depth
> and am willing to pay postage both ways and a fee for your time.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
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