I should add that the solder sucker on the Int 2702 doesn't work very well, so don't bother with that. But the hot air nozzle and soldering iron part work fine. - Jan On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 8:15 PM, Jan Kok <jan.kok.5y@gmail.com> wrote: > I've had an AOYUE Int 2702 (similar to the 968) for about three years > and have been quite satisfied with it. > Cheers, > - Jan > > On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 7:00 PM, nathan_h_tna > <nathanhooyagroups@...> wrote: >> I have some boards with smt parts that will really be a pain to solder with my iron. I've been thinking about getting a cheap soldering station, like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Aoyue-968-Digital-Rework-Station/dp/B000HDG0AO, but I don't know if it will work well or how long it will last. (anybody have personal experience in this area?) >> >> Anyways, I read today about how someone used a heatgun like this: >> http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1v/R-100371401/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053 >> to reflow parts, and now I'm curious if anyone has done this? >> >> >> >> ------------------------------------ >> >> Be sure to visit the group home and check for new Links, Files, and Photos: >> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBsYahoo! Groups Links >> >> >> >> >
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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Would a heatgun work for soldering smds?
2011-07-04 by Jan Kok