is SMT practical for DIY? - Page 2

mrfeedback · 23rd April 2002, 12:23 PM

I have used a Hakko 926 Varitemp for years and it has never let me down.
Hakko has a very good range of tip sizes and shapes.
Buy only genuine Hakko replacement tips - There are Varnier copies but I have found them to be not the same longevity or quality.

PS - Varitemp is a Must for SMD work.

Regards, Eric.

dorkus · 23rd April 2002, 05:05 PM

does it help to have a continuously variable station, or is it enough to have a few preset regulated temperatures? or do i need continuous adjustment with regulation?

peranders · 23rd April 2002, 09:07 PM

Most of SMD components are not very sensitive for temperature but it's an advantage if you can control the temperature.

I use Weller's 80 watts mini iron. Excellent! 0805, SOT-23 are the types I mostly use. Now and then SOT-363(0.63mm pitch) and Atmels AVR processor with 0.63 mm pitch.

0805 and SOT-23 are quite easy to solder by hand. The my pictures of my QSXM2 monster phono amp.

mrfeedback · 24th April 2002, 02:34 AM

Continuous varitemp is better so you can set just the right temperature.
This temperature is dependant on tip size/type, pcb type, solder type, and component type/size.
Its a feeling thing that comes with experience.
Be prepared to use plenty of solder/flux, and clean the pcb with isopropyl alcohol afterwoods.

Regards, Eric.

23rd April 2002, 12:23 PM	#11
mrfeedback diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Perth, Australia.	Soldering iron I have used a Hakko 926 Varitemp for years and it has never let me down. Hakko has a very good range of tip sizes and shapes. Buy only genuine Hakko replacement tips - There are Varnier copies but I have found them to be not the same longevity or quality. PS - Varitemp is a Must for SMD work. Regards, Eric.

23rd April 2002, 09:07 PM	#13
peranders Electrons are yellow and more is better! diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Göteborg, Sweden Blog Entries: 4	Not temperature sensitive Most of SMD components are not very sensitive for temperature but it's an advantage if you can control the temperature. I use Weller's 80 watts mini iron. Excellent! 0805, SOT-23 are the types I mostly use. Now and then SOT-363(0.63mm pitch) and Atmels AVR processor with 0.63 mm pitch. 0805 and SOT-23 are quite easy to solder by hand. The my pictures of my QSXM2 monster phono amp. __________________ /Per-Anders (my first name) or P-A as my friends call me

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23rd April 2002, 05:05 PM	#12
dorkus diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: NYC	does it help to have a continuously variable station, or is it enough to have a few preset regulated temperatures? or do i need continuous adjustment with regulation?

24th April 2002, 02:34 AM	#14
mrfeedback diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Perth, Australia.	Continuous varitemp is better so you can set just the right temperature. This temperature is dependant on tip size/type, pcb type, solder type, and component type/size. Its a feeling thing that comes with experience. Be prepared to use plenty of solder/flux, and clean the pcb with isopropyl alcohol afterwoods. Regards, Eric.

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