Re: Re: [Project] A Call for Volunteers

["Neil F" <automated@xxxxxxx>]

SMT isn't very hard as long as you have a very fine bit in your iron and
0.4mm solder. A lot of people  find it easier with one of those magnifiers
with a lamp built in too. (I prefer getting my nose nearly on the end of
the
iron myself ;-))

Once you have had a go Keith, I'm sure you will find it just as easy as
soldering up 'normal' components. AND no more spiking your fingers with
them
pesky i.c. legs!

Neil

----- Original Message -----
From: "Keith Doxey" <ukha@xxxxxxx>
To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, June 16, 2001 2:48 PM
Subject: RE: [ukha_d] Re: [Project] A Call for Volunteers


> I have emailed Neil off list because some of the new chips I am
developing
> with for KAT5 are surface mount only. He has given me pointers in the
right
> direction.
>
> Through hole is preferable as they are much easier to work with. The
> downside is drilling all the holes for a prototype board. Also some
chips
> now are ONLY manufactured in SMT.
>
> Keith
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dr John Tankard [mailto:john@xxxxxxx]
> > Sent: 16 June 2001 14:29
> > To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> > Subject: [ukha_d] Re: [Project] A Call for Volunteers
> >
> >
> > >...but I have
> > > had loads of experience doing SMT rework, so I have no
problems
> > doing some
> > > PCB assembly work / testing / faulting (If there is a
shortage of
> > people)
> > >
> > > Are you planning SMT or through-soldered PCB's?
> > >
> >
> > I have not seen a answer from Keith, but I would think initial
> > protypes would be through hole, although I have no problem with
SMT,
> > the rabbit core is almost all SMT, I have done the odd repair but
my
> > eyes are not good enough to do lots of SMT. I also find debuging
code
> > is difficult because it is not easy to hook onto a leg with the
> > probes I have
> >
> > I am sure we could use your help, if you have not already got a
SF ID
> > go to www.sf.net and get one then email it to me john@xxxxxxx or
> > Stu and we will add you to the project.
> >
> > John
> >
> >
> >
> >
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