> For fine pitch SMD work I use a binocular microscope. You don't have > to look straight down on the board through a magnifier. Yes, I know those things. When I was young we used them to study small insects. Should not be too expensive (at least compared to an LCD o'scope). Wouter van Ooijen -- ------------------------------------------- Van Ooijen Technische Informatica: www.voti.nl consultancy, development, PICmicro products docent Hogeschool van Utrecht: www.voti.nl/hvu -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist