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If you could bring the solder paste syringes and other stuff to the workshop, I think that'd be helpful. Thanks.<BR>
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CC: lamont@cluepon.com; noisebridge-discuss@lists.noisebridge.net<BR>From: jeff@mightyohm.com<BR>To: maltman23@hotmail.com<BR>Subject: Re: [Noisebridge-discuss] Looking for interest in a Surface Mount roundtable/class...<BR>Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:45:00 -0800<BR><BR>I've never used an actual skillet but if someone brings one I would love to try it out. I have solder paste syringes, some tweezers and misc stuff I can bring.<BR>
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<DIV>On Jan 22, 2009, at 5:40 PM, Mitch Altman wrote:</DIV><BR class=EC_Apple-interchange-newline>
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<DIV class=EC_hmmessage style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">> Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:33:26 -0800<BR>> From:<SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><A href="mailto:lamont@cluepon.com">lamont@cluepon.com</A><BR>> To:<SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><A href="mailto:jeff@mightyohm.com">jeff@mightyohm.com</A><BR>> Subject: Re: [Noisebridge-discuss] Looking for interest in a Surface Mount roundtable/class...<BR>> CC:<SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><A href="mailto:noisebridge-discuss@lists.noisebridge.net">noisebridge-discuss@lists.noisebridge.net</A><BR>><SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> Jeff Keyzer wrote:<BR>> > I just pimped out my SMT setup. Probably overkill for simple projects<SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> > but really helpful for doing any serious work:<BR>> ><BR>> ><SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><A href="http://mightyohm.com/blog/2009/01/diy-pid-controlled-soldering-hotplate/">http://mightyohm.com/blog/2009/01/diy-pid-controlled-soldering-hotplate/</A><BR>> ><SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><A href="http://mightyohm.com/blog/2009/01/new-stereo-zoom-microscope/">http://mightyohm.com/blog/2009/01/new-stereo-zoom-microscope/</A><BR>> ><BR>> > I have a lot of experience using the hotplate method, none with a<SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> > toaster oven. IMHO the hotplate is better for doing small builds. I<SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> > have seen people using electric skillets, that is probably the cheap<SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> > hotplate substitute.<SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>><SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> My issue with the toaster oven was that I had to move the PCB a lot more<SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> often, which resulted in the occasional poor result due to my<SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> clumsiness. Plus to get some of the pieces to snap into place I had to<SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> thump the whole oven which required practice before I could get it<SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> right. With the skillet you've got more access to the pcb you're<SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> working on and don't have to move it as often. but YMMV.<BR>><SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> The SparkFun video tutorials on hot-air rework and skillet reflow are<SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> really useful:<BR>><SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>><SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><A href="http://www.youtube.com/user/sparkfun?blend=1">http://www.youtube.com/user/sparkfun?blend=1</A><BR>><SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> these are the same videos, but with better navigation and text:<BR>><SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>><SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><A href="http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/tutorials.php">http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/tutorials.php</A><BR>><SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> I'm going to go TechShop soon and lasercut some stencils for some small<SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> PCBs I'm working on. I used the stencil method once a few years ago,<SPAN class=EC_Apple-converted-space> </SPAN><BR>> and it was great, but I want some more practice.<BR><BR> <BR> <BR>Lamont and Jeff,<BR> <BR>Would you guys be into doing a demo of the skillet for the workshop?<BR> <BR>Mitch.<BR> <BR></DIV></SPAN></BLOCKQUOTE></DIV><BR></DIV></body>
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