> I just built one... on 01005 disappeared with a "ping" of my tweezers > (the tips of which actually dwarfed the component).
They've been re-christened "quantum capacitors" already. > Still.. I cheated anyway, was using a x20 Binary microscope, x40 > sometimes I use a x10 visor and x200 microscope. > What diameter solder wire do people use? I was using a bent, pointy > metcal iron with an 0.5mm ish tip, and 0.5mm solder wire. (Some lead, > tin and copper alloy). I found that the solder balls up on the end of > the wire to the point where it can dwarf an 0402's contact pad. I use metcal's 0.020 conical tip (about 0.5mm) and 0.020 solder. Lately, I've been using solder paste - a dab on the pads, position the part, use the iron to reflow it. Less hands needed, and the part doesn't move around as much. _______________________________________________ geda-user mailing list [email protected] http://www.seul.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/geda-user
