Homebrew PCBs

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alan King" <alan@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 5:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Question: using surface mount resistors/caps ?


> Dale Mosby wrote:
>
>>I would like to know what sort of techniques people use to place
>>these. I also see mention of using flux paste and I am wondering if
>>this is solder bearing paste. Does this hold a component in place such
>>that it won't simply adhear to the tip of the soldering iron?
>>
>>
>>
>  The tip on Sparkfun is pretty useful.  Use tape, pick the component up
> with one side sticking out and tape it down.  Solder that side then take
> off the tape and do the rest of the pins.

I sometimes use a piece of BluTak to hold the chip down on one side, or a 
small piece can be placed under the chip.

Leon