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

[Joel B]

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> On Jul 18, 2017, at 4:58 PM, David G Dixon <dixon at mail.ubc.ca> wrote:
> 
> Well, the key is WHY it is frustrating.  

> SMD was developed for robots.  I don't feel a need to hone a skill to compete with a robot, thanks.

Where is your John Henry spirit? Yeah, didn't turn out so well for John Henry but he did beat the machine!

Joel





> From: Tom Wiltshire [mailto:tom at electricdruid.net] 
> Sent: Tuesday, July 18, 2017 4:18 PM
> To: David G Dixon
> Cc: 'Elain Klopke'; '*SYNTH DIY'
> Subject: Re: [sdiy] Need help with a SMD kit (OT?)
> 
> 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.
>> 
>> 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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