About to attempt some SMD soldering. Any recommendations on a good tip for my soldering iron?
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I wasn’t brave enough to try SMDs with my iron and went straight to hot air after some recommendations from friends in the know. Have you considered that option?
I have. I am also considering the paste & cook method.
The hot air station seems like a bit of an extravagance for something I don’t plan on using terribly often.
I hear you, I felt the same way. I picked up a cheap-ish one (70€), and watching components pulled into place by the surface tension magic in the solder paste when it hits the right temperature was worth it.
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I saw this video the other day:
But I have no experience with that, yet.
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Hmmm reminds me of the psp led mods I used to do. Bloody tiny things.
Just tin one pad and line that up, nice n flush.
Then use some flux and rake over the rest of the pads.
Or use stencils and paste =)
Good luck =D