People need to try and work with SMD parts...it IS easier than you think. I also use the approach below, but use tweezers to hold the part in place while soldering. I find:
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the the left-most pair above works best for hold the SMD in place while soldering. The set costs under $10 online. Jack, W8TEE On Sunday, July 14, 2019, 9:57:03 AM EDT, wb6ogd <garywinblad@...> wrote:
SMD is easy.? So much better than through hole. I put solder on one pad.? Drop the part, push it around with an exacto knife. Hold down with a finger or (finger nail for small 0805 parts). Solder the one pad, then the rest.? Solder braid if you get bridging. 73, Gary WB6OGD On 7/14/2019 6:38 AM, Shirley Dulcey KE1L wrote: Looks like a useful technique for SOIC parts, as shown in the picture. |