> On Sunday 27 April 2003 19:27, Herbert Graf wrote:
> >         Way to go, it actually looks far better then MY first attempt...
> > SOIC soldering isn't too bad, solder wick is generally the only
> additional
> > 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 far
> > 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 REAL
> > fun to hand solder! :) One good thing about being nearsighted as I am is
> > you don't need a magnifying glass, I just hold everything close
> to my eyes.
> > 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
> .032, but can find solder less than half that diameter.

        Yes thinner solder can help. The BIGGEST thing while soldering anything
surface mount is keep the amount of solder low, too much just means you have
to start over... :) TTYL

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