Re: gEDA-user: I need to open and print a PCB createdin ExpressPCB:What are my options?

[Dan McMahill <dan-atMUNGEDmcmahill_dot_net>]

DJ Delorie wrote:

>>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.

Are you using one of the syringes that is pressure driven with a foot 
pedal valve?  Or are you using a sharp toothpick?

-Dan (who hasn't started his challenge board yet partly due to his old 
weller which is about perfect for 1206's)



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