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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Thru Hole to SMD transition: How to and What to get

From: Eldon Brown <eldonb46@...>
Date: 2014-07-30

On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 5:29 PM, Harvey White madyn@... [Homebrew_PCBs] <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

On 29 Jul 2014 14:44:59 -0700, you wrote:


>
>>You may or may not need magnification, depending on eyesight.
>Yep, need this too. Some times those tiny devices can be pretty hard to see.
>Any recommendation...?

I have a binocular microscope, American Optical. You want one with a
2 or 3 inch distance between the objective lenses and the object.
There are ones that are used for wafer examination, and have maybe a
1/4 inch maximum clearance.

Harvey


I agree !

I know the original question was for suggestions of inexpensive tools for SMD's. But, if you can find the cash, a Binocular Microscope is a great addition to your shop.

See my microscope and use at: http://wa0uwh.blogspot.com/search/label/Microscope, the link is a search excerpts from my Blog.

Regards,
Eldon Brown

73 - Eldon - WA0UWH - CN88xc - http://WA0UWH.blogspot.com/