OkeeDokee.....I'll give it a try. Mark Skeels Engineer Competition Electronics, Inc. TEL: 815-874-8001 FAX: 815-874-8181 www.competitionelectronics.com Vitaliy wrote: > The engineer who bought them says he got them direct from Madell. Sorry, > don't know the price. > > You should really try solder paste for SMT. Makes the job a lot easier for > the multi-pin parts. :) > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mark E. Skeels" > To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." > Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 13:47 > Subject: Re: [EE] Looking for SMT Prototype-suitable soldering station > > > >> A quick google for >> >> Madell Quick202D >> >> produced this: >> >> http://www.onboardsolutions.com/index.php?story_id=153 >> >> It's really nice looking, but no price.....where did you get them and >> how much were they (USD)? >> >> Mark Skeels >> Engineer >> Competition Electronics, Inc. >> TEL: 815-874-8001 >> FAX: 815-874-8181 >> www.competitionelectronics.com >> >> >> Vitaliy wrote: >> >>> Mark E. Skeels wrote: >>> >>> >>>> We've got an older Weller MT1500 station that is very nice but I want >>>> something (preferably inexpensive) to keep on my bench, as I find myself >>>> building a lot of SMT prototypes lately. >>>> >>>> Can anybody recommend something in the <=$100 range or so for soldering >>>> 0603 packages and similar SMT components? >>>> >>>> I kind of like this.... >>>> >>>> http://www.amazon.com/Weller-WM120-120v-Pencil-Soldering/dp/B0000WT586 >>>> >>>> but I would prefer something like it in a temperature controlled >>>> station-type configuration, more like... >>>> >>>> http://store.sra-solder.com/product.php?xProd=6144&xSec=22 >>>> >>>> I'm using mostly lead solder at the bench but I also do use some lead >>>> free at times. >>>> >>>> It's important to be able to get replacement tips. >>>> >>>> >>> We have two Madell Quick202Ds in the lab. They are temperature >>> controlled, >>> have a digital temperature readout, and while in standby mode, get up to >>> the >>> RoHS temperature very quickly (a few seconds). >>> >>> We also use the Madell Quick 857D rework station a lot. I was recently >>> able >>> to replace a TQFP in about four minutes the first time I tried it >>> (engineers >>> who use it on a daily basis can do it in one). >>> >>> Do you use solder or solder paste for your SMT work? >>> >>> Vitaliy >>> >>> >>> >> -- >> http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive >> View/change your membership options at >> http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist >> > > -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist