Re: gEDA-user: anyone has had success with 0.2mm?

[DJ Delorie <dj@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I wanted to ask if anyone has had success with something similiar?

I've done 0.4mm pitch TQFP with toner transfer and a soldering iron.
It takes some care, but it can be done.  0.5mm pitch is now "easy" for
me.

Note, however, that I use Pulsar's coated paper, which gives better
results than plain paper, and a Metcal 0.02" conical tip in my iron.
I also prefer to reflow SMT parts with a hotplate rather than hand
iron them, although I've done it both ways.

Is it time for another run of challenge boards?  ;-)

http://www.delorie.com/pcb/smd-challenge/
http://www.delorie.com/pcb/smd-challenge/old/proto-boards.html
http://www.delorie.com/pcb/first.html


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