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a link that’s almost got me convinced that I can make it work. If anyone else has any info or must-have products for hand-assembling/soldering SMT components I’d love to see them”. Anyone have any advice for him? Post here or join the Make photo pool Like this:
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Posted by Phillip Torrone | Wednesday March 23rd, 2005 1:20 AM
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I found the plans for an inexpensive SMT reflow oven at Circuit Cellar. This may be easier than soldering each joint individually with an iron.
http://www.circuitcellar.com/library/print/0704/Lacoste_168/index.htm
The Seattle robotics society has a page about soldering surface-mount parts with a toaster oven.
Must-have tools: it’s all about the tweezers. Get the smallest you can find.
Based on what I
Surface Mount Soldering Procedure (PDF)
Surface Mount Soldering (PDF)
A Surface Mount Technology Primer – Part 1 (PDF)
A Surface Mount Technology Primer – Part 2 (PDF)
ARRL Surface Mount Technology page
SMT Prototyping Adapters (Bellin Dynamic Systems)
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