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Baking LEDs

2011-12-07 by jharig23@ymail.com

Hello,

I am very new in the world of DIY PCBs.  As a basic example, I'm going to make a very simple LED circuit.  I've ordered up some SMD LEDs and matching current-limiting resistor.  

The interesting thing is that the bag the LEDs came in had a label indicating that I should bake them.  I did a quick search, and found one set of instructions indicating baking at 80 degrees C for 24 hours.  

I know that this is not really specific to construction of the PCB, but I thought one of you might be able to help me.  How do you guys handle this?  Toaster oven?  Or is there some kind of small oven that I can buy?  What do I put the LEDs on when I bake them?  A baking sheet?  Sorry for being obtuse - I just really don't know where to start.

Thank you for the help.

James

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