Date   : Fri, 10 Mar 2006 19:49:56 +0000 (GMT)
From   : Sprow <info@...>
Subject: Re: Warning: Sad case on list!

In article <44119DCB.4020101@...>,
   Fragula <fragula@...> wrote:

[econet bridge components]

> Now the former (.1") I'm a dab hand at, the micro I could probably
> handle, but how the heck are you putting the CS8900 on? Microscope and
> action-man soldering iron? You got some trick kit? Better eyes than me?
>
> Had been thinking of donning my trusty Antex 25W, and fixing the 15W,
> donning that and volunteering for some soldering duty.

I use an Antex XS to make the coprocessors, some flux, 0.7mm diameter
solder, and a 1mm tip. You don't want to solder each pin at a time, you want
to apply the flux and run a mini wave of solder from one end to the other.

With time you learn how much solder is needed so you don't end up with loads
of bridges and spending ages taking the excess off with wick.

Lastly, a quick whizz over with the Steinel hot air gun (goes up to 600degC)
gives nice shape solder fillets,
Sprow.