On Sat, Oct 12, 2024 at 10:32 AM, Jerry Gaffke wrote:
The USB microscopes can be pretty good, but binocular vision helps more than you might think.
I agree 1000%, good binocular magnification (it doesn't have to be a lot, I usually end up at 8X or so) and LOTS of light, preferable coaxial with the microscope objectives, is the way to go.? I use an LED ring illuminator and 2 LED desk lamps to thoroughly illuminate my work area.? I find USB 'scopes highly lacking.
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Good #7SA tweezers (antimagnetic is important as many SMT components are magnetic due to nickel barrier plating) are a must; buy at least 3 pair as you need two and you will inevitably drop one, causing the "elf shoes" phenomenon.
73, Don N2VGU
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Donald S Brant Jr