Re: gEDA-user: latest mini-project: R8C SDIP adapter

[Rick Hochhalter <rhochhalte@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Sun, 26 Nov 2006 19:32:36 -0500
Dan McMahill <dan@xxxxxxxxxxxx> graced us with this prophetic message:

> DJ Delorie wrote:
> > One-day project, so I can play with an R8C mcu:
> > 
> > 	http://www.delorie.com/pcb/r8c-1b-adapter/
> > 
> > Anyone know how to clean off "no clean" flux?  I just want to pretty
> > up the board, and make it less sticky.
> 
> I'd try either water or the "usual" flux cleaner.  FWIW, I don't trust 
> "no clean" flux.  I want it off.  I don't have any scientific data, but 
> have seen some anecdotal evidence that leaving it on may cause some 
> issues (undesired conduction paths showing up over time).
> 
> -Dan
> 
> 
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Hi,

DON'T use water.  This actually re-activates the flux which is not what is desired,
and also leaves a white residue making the joint look uglier than if it's not cleaned
up.

Rick.


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