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

["Mark Rages" <markrages@xxxxxxxxx>]

On 1/29/07, Jeremy Pedersen <ubernerd.jeremy@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Unfortunately space is at a premium in laser tag guns, so hopefully I can
> make it work. I'm not sure I'd even want to attempt an SMT board at home.
> Reflowing sounds a bit tricky.

Hand-soldering SMT isn't bad, unless its the real teensy-tiny SMT.
I'd say it's easier than flipping the board over while soldering
through-hole.  It is harder to layout one-sided however:  You can run
half a dozen traces under a through-hole resistor, but only one under
a SMT resistor.

> p.s. This is probably as much help as you can give me until I think of
> something else after reading through some of the tutorials you all provided.
> One last question though: parts such as FETs tend to be sold by places like
> Mouser and Digi-Key in 1000 to 4000 unit groups. If I only need a few (3-6)
> MOSFETS, short of calling and asking for sample parts, what can I do?

I've never had a problem ordering onsey-twoey from those guys.  What
part are you having problems procuring?  There are sometimes $20
minimum orders.  I've never had trouble meeting those either... :)


Regards,
Mark
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