Alan B. Pearce wrote: > > Once you have used a Metcal you won't want to use any other iron again. > > Oh, I don't know about that - give me an electronic Weller any time. And (to bring this back on-topic :-), the Weller uses a PIC for its temperature controller. I had one with a badly-crimped contact on the handpiece connector that got through quality control (easily fixed), and I checked out the controller board while I had it open. -- Dave Tweed _______________________________________________ http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist