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

[Dave McGuire <mcguire@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Jan 31, 2007, at 7:55 AM, Jeremy Pedersen wrote:
> I didn't even know such a thing was possible. Whatever the case, I  
> still have to learn how to use gEDA (one of the reasons I started  
> this thread) and learn how to solder normal thru-hole components.  
> This should be useful to me if and when I branch out into SMT  
> components. :-)

  When the time for SMT comes, just keep in mind the #1 problem  
people have with SMT soldering: People tend to think it's just like  
through-hole soldering, but without the hole and wire.  This is not  
the case; it is a whole different feel.  Through-hole soldering  
experience is valuable when doing SMT soldering, but there is a  
learning curve involved.

  Well perhaps that's not the #1 problem...I think it's #2.  #1 is  
the automatic fear of SMT, the assumption that "it's harder" because  
the parts are smaller.  That's a load of bull.  Many (most?) people  
find that it's actually easier.

            -Dave

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Dave McGuire
Port Charlotte, FL




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