>=20
> Do not be intimidated. The only new equipment you will need=20
> initially will be a magnifier headset, such as an Optivisor=20
> with about 2.5x magnification, a fine tip for the soldering=20
> iron, and some fine solder.
>=20
> For your purpose with the sensors, if the only suitable ones=20
> available are SMT, then mount them on one of those SMT->DIP=20
> converter thingies to use in your breadboard.
>=20

I'm not sure about the Sharp IrDA modules, but the new Zilog ones have a
different pitch than the SMT-DIP converters, which use a standard pitch.
It is just a bit off, but enough for things not to work.

Alex

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