Homebrew PCBs

Any USB microscope will not be ideal for working under it.

The best solution would be a stereo microscope. It gives you magnified
3D vision and you can actually judge distances, which is very
important when manipulating stuff under the 'scope.

There are various options for stereo microscopes, with various working
distances. I would say you are looking at something like $100 minimum
for something you can work with that doesn't hurt your eyes while you
use it (unless you find a great second-hand deal). There is almost no
upper limit.

I do not use a PCB holder personally (don't see the point really), but
this one was recommended before and would be my first choice:
<http://www.amazon.com/PanaVise-333-Assembly-Circuit-Holder/dp/B000SSR8FY/ref=pd_sbs_indust_4>

ST


On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 10:50 AM, Malti <pawlud@...> wrote:
> 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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