My experience as well. I had missed a few if I placed too many at
once. I tried to do no more than three (e.g., resistors) at one time
prior to soldering. Double-check is a must.
73
Slater VE5OA
Wolseley, SK Canada
K2 - 4519
On 21-Mar-05, at 8:58 AM, David A.Belsley wrote:
Robert:
I agree fully with your desire to think like the turtle. One
component at a time. Then you can double check you've got the right
component before soldering, be sure you've not missed any solder
points, and check each soldering job when done under the magnifying
glass to be sure it looks smooth and lies completely within its pad.
It may seem like a lot of construction time, but it actually is not
that much slower. It produces a mind set that is conducive to
careful, measured work. And it sure saves one heck of a lot of time,
anxiety, and effort that come with having to make corrections. Go
Turtles.
best wishes,
dave belsley, w1euy
On Mar 21, 2005, at 10:51 AM, Robert Conley wrote:
In reviewing the K2 manual prior to ordering/building I have noticed
that there are several
instructions to install a 'GROUP' of components then solder and trim
the leads. Wouldn't
this lead to missed solder connections or cause a less than perfect
soldered joint. I should
think like 'THE TURTLE ' in that slow and steady (one at a time) will
get you there with a lot less chance of an error in assembly.
72/71 de "rc" kc5wa
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