[sdiy] Burr Brown OPA2134PA DIP

[Tom Bugs]

Given how cheese on toast ended with cheese spattered/melted all over 
the sides, I'd suggest the air part is not so suitable - but that's just 
a hunch.


On 09/05/2026 13:13, Mike Bryant 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.
>
> I've never tried an air frier - does anyone know if they work ?
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> *From:* rrsounds <rrsounds at aol.com>
> *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
> 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!!
>
> David Reaves
> David Reaves Audio, LLC
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 9, 2026, at 01:24, Thomas Hudson via Synth-diy 
> <synth-diy at synth-diy.org> wrote:
> >
> > 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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