Thanks for a great description of what I need to do! Now all I need is a very fine tip for my soldering iron and a freestanding magnifying glass! I notice that the pins from the TSSOP chip aren't long enough to fit through a PCB - I assume I have to mount/solder this on the opposite side of the PCB, i.e. to the copper/track side of the PCB? Cheers, Mark > -----Original Message----- > From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu > [mailto:piclist-bounces@mit.edu]On Behalf > Of John J. McDonough > Sent: 15 October 2004 14:45 > To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. > Subject: Re: [EE]TSSOP for diy'er? > > > Mark > > Let me elaborate on this a bit. I know it seems impossible > and although > it's not hard, there are a lot of dots unconnected here. > ... ============================================================================== This message is for the sole use of the intended recipient. If you received this message in error please delete it and notify us. If this message was misdirected, CSFB does not waive any confidentiality or privilege. CSFB retains and monitors electronic communications sent through its network. Instructions transmitted over this system are not binding on CSFB until they are confirmed by us. Message transmission is not guaranteed to be secure. ============================================================================== _______________________________________________ http://www.piclist.com View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist