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Subject: Re: smd soldering

From: "marcelbernards" <marcelbernards@...>
Date: 2006-02-10

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil Moore" <prmoore@...> wrote:
>
> I have a project where I will be soldering a large number of tssops
> and 44 pin plccs. They boards already have the discrete smd's on
> them, top and bottom. I'm trying to figure out a way to quickly
solder
> a package. Any thoughts on how or where I could find, or post to get
> information on approaches? I'm assuming solder paste and something.
>
> Thanks,
> Phil
>

There was an article in a recent Dutch elector mag about hacking a cheap
small oven for reflow soldering smd packages. Nice project....

I tried putting a PCB on a very hot iron upside down and that seems to
work too. It depends on the soldering paste quality used. (low melting
temp)
I bought a small amount (+/-300g) at a local electronics dump store ($5)
Some others suggest a cheap electric cooker and drop the PCB on that
for a short while.

Just trial and error I guess.

regards

Marcel PH0MB