Jai Dhar wrote:
> ...anyway, I am a bit intimidated by SMT, but I suppose I should
> try it as some point or another. I just hope it doesn't take too
> much extra equipment.

For smaller 50 mil parts (up to, 18-20 pin SOIC), close to none.

Maybe a thiner tip for your solder iron and thiner solder,
but I'd not call that "extra equipment". A visit to your
local optician's shop might also be a good idea... :-)

Jan-Erik.

PS.
I *do* hope through-hole to last for a while, at least as long
as I have PCB drills left... :-) :-)
DS.

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