Homebrew PCBs

Hi all. I am new to this group. I am a ham interested in homebrew.

I have seen hundreds of usb microscopes with various specs. But, I hardly
see any specs regarding the working distance, which  is a property, much
important in pcb /smd soldering.

Which is the ideal microscope for pcb SOLDERING, not just inspection !

Apart from the expensive dinolite, I came across the AVEN 26700-206, which
claims to have  a working distance of  112cm !
Has anyone used this model please, or are there any other models, which are
not so expensive ??

Also, there are many pcb holders on the market. The panavice, ideal-tek,
the Weller, to name a few.
I intend to build my own, but first I need to know the ideal, so I can
design accordingly !
Lets hear some expierences.

Paul


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