In SX Microcontrollers, SX/B Compiler and SX-Key Tool, tdg8934 wrote:

Robert,

I sent you a PM. I got my SX48 OEM module last night and had it together in a couple of hours (less a fault on my end). 

All is working now on my SX48 module. I used a DEVICE SX48, [b]OSCXT1[/b], BOR42 instead of a DEVICE SX48, [b]OSCXT2[/b], BOR42 for the [b]20 MHz resonator[/b] that came with the kit.

As stated in your PM, it does require concentration and a steady hand but I did it. Above all you need a magnifying lense. I got a cheap one at Walmart in the hobby / crafts section that worked ok. 

I used a 15w soldering iron from radio shack because of the low wattage and the only one they have with a sort of a narrower point on it. Solder wick is necessary too and the kit came with it. I also used a dot or two of super glue to align and place the chip. This helped alot. 

Once this was done I carefully layed solder across every row of pins bridging them together and waited for it to cool a bit for a few seconds. Repeat on the other 3 sides. Then used the solder wick and mag lense to check remove excess solder and check for any solder bridges to be removed. It was easy once I found a good method. 

I really like it now that I can use this on my PDB or any solderless breadboard and not have to solder wires to a Protoboard just yet. That I will save for the finished project. The module is very nice for development. 

Great job to Robert for an excellent product!

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