... *** So how DOES one hand-solder this kind of stuff? I've been restricting my home projects to parts with leads, but all the really cool chips these days...
Try a toaster oven! A Google of "surface mount" "toaster oven" returned: http://articulationllc.home.comcast.net/~articulationllc/sm0402.htm Target has a $30...
You might check out sparkfun.com These guys had instructions and a kit at one time for using a toaster over for doing reflow(?) work. Personally I've...
*** Well, I'm going to give it a try. The other day I ordered: * A hot-air SMD rework station ( AOYUE 968 ) * A set of stainless steel tweezers * A solder...
... A decent description of how to solder QFP and PQFP chips here. http://www.curiousinventor.com/guides/Surface_Mount_Soldering/QFP A solder mask is nice, but...
I have been using surface mount components in my projects for over 4 years. It was certainly a learning experience. I first tried the plastic solder masks...
... Look in the conn folder (Files section of this group) for "PADS-2.p" or "PADS-2 040.p" file. This is what I use for the classic 2-pin "Berg" type jumpers...
2.54mm IS .10 inch ... From: jdguidry <jon@...> Subject: [expresspcb] 2.54mm IDE jumper To: expresspcb@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, April 6, 2009, 3:54...
... Hello there. I'm working on a project that will use an ATX power supply. I just created a schematic symbol for the 20 pin main connector, and uploaded it...
I am facing a serious problem.After i have designed the PCB using expressPCB and i am printing the pcb the size of the components in the printed layout differs...
If you are willing to spend time, you can print the screen in parts using ALT+PRTSCN (varies on different keyboards) paste it into paint (try paint.net - it's...
Hi Folks I'm having a problem with the files here. whenever I try to open any pcb footprints or schematic symbols i get a 'not a valid expresspcb file'...
... Hi Vic Just about everything! for example I need some pcb footprints for relays, I looked in the files section and there are some.. no joy.. tried loads of...
Not sure if this is your problem, but ExpressPCB can only open schematic or layout files (with extensions .sch (schematic) or .pcb (layout). If you are...
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