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Subject: Re: RE : [Homebrew_PCBs] SMD/curing oven

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2006-08-18

On Fri, 18 Aug 2006 01:22:13 +0200, Herbert E. Plett <cachureos@...>
wrote:

>
> I believe that if you have an oven with a knob that quickly and
> accurately sets
> the temperature then in a DIY environment it's not hard to do the
> 'profile' by
> hand (with a stopwatch). The whole cycle for each batch is only a few
> minutes
> anyway and can be adapted on the fly by watching through the door.
> pls keep us informed of this efficient controller...


Actually, i think you are right!
I don't need an automatic timed control at all.
I mean, let's be realistic, i will stare into the oven in anticipation
anyway while i solder something and i don't plan on doing lots and lots of
boards any time soon.

So a simple controller that is set with a pot and has a temperature
display would be all that is needed!


I'd say KISS is the right thing to do here, and get it finished today....

ST