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Subject: Baking LEDs

From: "jharig23@..." <jharig23@...>
Date: 2011-12-07

Hello,

I am very new in the world of DIY PCBs. As a basic example, I'm going to make a very simple LED circuit. I've ordered up some SMD LEDs and matching current-limiting resistor.

The interesting thing is that the bag the LEDs came in had a label indicating that I should bake them. I did a quick search, and found one set of instructions indicating baking at 80 degrees C for 24 hours.

I know that this is not really specific to construction of the PCB, but I thought one of you might be able to help me. How do you guys handle this? Toaster oven? Or is there some kind of small oven that I can buy? What do I put the LEDs on when I bake them? A baking sheet? Sorry for being obtuse - I just really don't know where to start.

Thank you for the help.

James