"Eisermann, Phil [Ridg/CO]" wrote:
>
> pic microcontroller discussion list wrote:
> > I found some plastic binder pages used for
> > storing 35mm negative strips. Although the pockets are somewhat wider
> > than ideal, they are cheap and readily available, and make a pretty
> > good solution to the problem of storing small quantities of many
> > different SMD parts in strips of tape.

Looks like a great solution for stuff in cut tape form.

> That's a great idea. I wish I had thought of that. FYI My current
> solution is http://www.spctechnology.com/asp/photos.asp?skuID=92N3711
> For tape SMD like resistors, caps, SOT23, etc the binder
> solution seems a lot neater.

But how do you keep the loose/ free parts from sliding under the dividers?

I found some 'fly fishing' boxes 1"x5"x8" that had individual 1"
cube compartments which were fully sealed, and worked well, but
Canuck tire stopped carrying them (29695-46018 if you're lucky).
What they carry now, with adjustable dividers has the problem of parts
being able to slide under the dividers when they fall off the coils
of tape (or are loose to begin with, say when you put it back after
testing).

Robert

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