--- In
Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Dave Mucha" <dave_mucha@y...>
wrote:
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...>
wrote:
> > yes, very cool.
> >
> > Dave, I think you'll do anything to avoid soldering SMT... :)
>
> Pretty much, but the guy who I send all my SMD stuff to doesn't
> mind. All he asks is that I don't make TSSOP stuff too often. and
I
> keep hearing the phrase 'solder wick is your friend'
>
> Dave
Heh, I used to feel the same way Dave - until I actually ∗tried∗
soldering SMT. Its actually quite easy. I've done SOIC and even a
couple SOT - the "legged" SMT stuff is a breeze really. The hard
ones for me are the 0806 capacitors. They're still relatively easy,
just hard to not end up playing tiddly-winks and firing them across
the table sometimes ;)
P.S. Yes, using a regular soldering iron - haven't tried the oven
methods.