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Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Thru Hole to SMD transition: How to and What to get

2014-07-25 by B Miller

What size are your final boards going to be?

Bob

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On Jul 23, 2014 3:43 PM, "qz9090@... [Homebrew_PCBs]" <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
 

First of all, I am a hobbiest so I am not looking to acquire top of this line equipment. With that said,

I would like to acquire some new soldering/desoldering/etc. equipment for electronic hobby purposes.


Obviously, whatever I get, I would like to be able to use it for a few years, so durability is key. Also, with more and more components being surface mounted, I would like to make sure the equipment provides me the ability to work with SMD components.


My first thoughts, just for starters, were:

1) a new soldering iron

2) new multimeter (but with what measurements other than the obvious)

3) heat gun (what kind and what temp range)


Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.


Frank P.



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