Homebrew PCBs

After more consideration, I am seriously considering getting the MiRF 
devices from sparkfun, that way I don't have to deal with the 
requirements for the RF circuit design either...

Thanks for the responses guys...

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Young" <mikewhy@s...> 
wrote:
>
> You could reflow it in a wok. Solder paste is (relatively) cheap: 
$16 at 
> http://www.stencilsunlimited.com/solder_products.php. As to 
skillets being 
> less than professional, I would have to agree to the extent that 
ISO 
> certification is unlikely. Otherwise, it works just fine. It's no 
less 
> controlled than hot air, and infinitely better than hand soldering.
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Anthony" <toftat@c...>
> To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2006 9:24 AM
> Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Making a homebrew board using QFN packages
> 
> 
> > After great success with through hole boards, I have a new project
> > starting, one of the components I want to use is the nRF905 from 
nordic
> > semiconductor, the '905 is only available in a QFN package which
> > doesn't seem to be the most hobbiest friendly of formats. As far 
as I
> > can tell there are no legs on it...
> >
> > Is it possible to hand solder one of these, filling in the gap? 
do they
> > make sockets for them (I have found prototype sockets on line but 
$400-
> > $500 each they are a bit out of budget)
> >
> > Any ideas folks?
> >
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