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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] hmmm

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2005-07-03

On Sun, 03 Jul 2005 00:23:32 +0200, lcdpublishing
<lcdpublishing@...> wrote:

>
> Now, the next part I am unsure of. I suspect I can solder it up as I
> would with any other board. I suppose there my be some problems as
> the copper isn't tinned, but I hope to get past that okay. After
> soldering and cleaning, do I need to do anything else?
> TIA
> Chris


Yes, just like normal boards. tinning doesn't make a difference with
flux-core solder.

I like to spray the board with spray flux (can be made as brush-on from
colophony resin and alcohol) before soldering, it also prevents corrosion
later on. I usually don't clean boards after soldering, using resin core
solder. If you remove all the resin you should put some clear laquer on to
prevent tarnishing.

ST