13 Sep
2004
13 Sep
'04
11:13 a.m.
At 11:52 AM 9/13/2004, you wrote:
Peter> Ignoring memory, I'm pretty sure could
get 1000 transistors +
Peter> support parts/diodes on a 12x12" card. Doing the component
Peter> placement would be a pain however.
Why? A good light, magnifying glass or small stereo microscope, fine
tip soldering iron, fine solder, and flux -- plus patience. No sweat.
Placement is still a pain, but the soldering part might have been relieved
some.
Since it's getting tougher and tougher to find through hole components,
next PCB design I do, I'm planning on doing as much SMT as I can.
I'm going to investigate the toaster oven solder method also:
http://www.pcbexpress.com/stencils/index.php
Ed