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>I ruled out SMT since it's intended for a DIY kit and most people don't feel comfortable soldering SMT this is superstition and education issue, not technolog
by rasz_pl 12y ago
>I ruled out SMT since it's intended for a DIY kit and most people don't feel comfortable soldering SMT
this is superstition and education issue, not technological one, SMD is EASIER, faster to solder, and cheaper.
People are scared because they have soldering iron and know only soldering iron. Show them hot plate or hot air gun. I dont buy "but they already bought soldering gun, they would have to buy next tool" arguments. Its like peddling wooden car frames, because people have glue already. Soldering with hotair is easier to learn, faster to master, and more versatile.
- technomancy 12y agoYou have to pick your battles. That may be true, but unfortunately there's not much I can do about it; I've talked to a lot of people who were hesitant to buy an Ergodox when they saw the assembly instructions mentioned a magnifying glass and tweezers. In any case you can't get around the need for a soldering iron anyway in a kit that includes key switches.