On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 4:50 AM, Malti <
pawlud@...> wrote:
> I have seen hundreds of usb microscopes with various specs. But, I hardly
> see any specs regarding the working distance, which is a property, much
> important in pcb /smd soldering.
>
> Which is the ideal microscope for pcb SOLDERING, not just inspection !
There are two serious problems with USB microscopes for soldering:
1. Latency. Depending on your setup, latency ranges from moderate to
severe. Any latency at all will make soldering very difficult.
2. 2-D view. You need the 3D view provided by a stereo microscope or
a large glass lens for effective soldering.
About the only thing USB scopes are good for is inspection.
-p.