On Tue, Jan 7, 2025 at 06:25 PM, Dave S. wrote:
Solder: ?
I suggest Chipquik, Multicore or Kester 63-37 with RMA core solders vs Chinese mystery metal.? I use 0.020" and 0.032" a lot, 0.015" occasionally for real fine work.??
Also a couple pf pairs of #7SA (stainless, antimagnetic) tweezers.? you will want more than one, you will invariably drop them and they will invariably land light (pointy) end down, turning the tips to "elf shoes."
Antimagnetic is important because many chip components have magnetic nickel electrode plating and some ICs have magnetic lead frame material.? Both will stick annoyingly to magnetic tweezers.
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73, Don N2VGU
Donald S Brant Jr