On Sunday 27 April 2003 19:27, Herbert Graf wrote:
>         Way to go, it actually looks far better then MY first attempt..=
=2E
> SOIC soldering isn't too bad, solder wick is generally the only additio=
nal
> tool I need over what I use for through hole soldering, and I've been
> needing it much less frequently.
>
>         I find for SOIC a regular tip is usable, while a fine tip is fa=
r
> better a regular tip will do. Now of course since you've crossed this
> bridge you must go smaller! Those tiny 4 resistor resistor packs are RE=
AL
> fun to hand solder! :) One good thing about being nearsighted as I am i=
s
> you don't need a magnifying glass, I just hold everything close to my e=
yes.
> People around me always ask whether I can actually see anything that
> close... :) TTYL


The thing I really want to try next is using thinner solder.  I was using=
=20
=2E032, but can find solder less than half that diameter.

Cheers,
-Neil.

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