[sdiy] Burr Brown OPA2134PA DIP

[David Huss]

If you want to use the air frier for food afterwards, I would advice against that idea.

On May 9, 2026 12:13:52 PM UTC, Mike Bryant <mbryant at futurehorizons.com> wrote:
>For a complete PCB yes, but for the OP just put some solder paste on the adapter, place the IC in roughly the right place and shove it in the oven for a few minutes.  It will centre itself up.
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>I've never tried an air frier - does anyone know if they work ?
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>Sent: 09 May 2026 12:52
>To: Thomas Hudson <thomas.hudson7 at icloud.com>
>Cc: Mike Bryant <mbryant at futurehorizons.com>; Synth DIY <synth-diy at synth-diy.org>
>Subject: Re: [sdiy] Burr Brown OPA2134PA DIP
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>I don’t think anyone does SMD soldering without some form (or, my case, forms) of magnification.
>Buy an LCD desk microscope and a head-mounted, lighted magnifier visor. And get started! I also suggest investing in a hot air soldering station, and a tube of squeeze-out solder paste.
>I’m 70 with similar sight problems. It’s doable.
>Have at it!!
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>David Reaves
>David Reaves Audio, LLC
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>> On May 9, 2026, at 01:24, Thomas Hudson via Synth-diy <synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:
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>> I’m 67 with bad eyesight and not so steady hands, but I guess it’s time for me to learn how to do SMD. Any advice for how to get started?
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