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Really? I'm much happier placing SMT parts than through hole. Granted BGAs are an issue, but everything else is honestly easier.
by theatrus2 14y ago
Really? I'm much happier placing SMT parts than through hole. Granted BGAs are an issue, but everything else is honestly easier.
- gouranga 14y ago0402s and below kill me. I did a bit of time doing rework in the 90s and controlling solder on such a microscopic scale is an absolute bastard. its ok placing it first time but if you screw up, life is pain. Never tried a BGA and never want to. They're pick'n'place territory if you ask me.
- HeyLaughingBoy 14y agoI have to agree. The day I need to do an 0402 is the day I seriously start looking for a used P&P machine.
- DanBC 14y agoI couldn't imagine doing 0402 by hand. For people who don't know, 0402 is 1.0 mm x 0.5 mm (0.039 in × 0.020 in). Using an oven to solder is nice because it's mostly self-correcting. The melting solder pulls itself to the shape of the pads and also pulls the components into correct placement. (With a bit of luck). Hand soldering SMD components wasn't ever one of my skills. (And my through hole soldering was, if I say so myself, pretty good.)