[chbot] DIY SMD reflow soldering

[Michael Pearce]

I have used a modified toaster oven for years... works great.
Have done lead and lead free in it successfully.

Getting a thermowave one (internal fan) makes a huge difference with even
heating.
Used thermistor touching the PCB to control the temperature profile.
Adding larger elements also helped.

Gave my NZ one away before I moved here, purchased a replacement one here
new for US$15
Haven't automated it yet.... but might be buying a real one in about 6 to 8
months anyway.

Mike



On Fri, Jul 22, 2011 at 12:34 PM, Kay edgecumbe <kayedgecumbe at hotmail.com>wrote:

>  i use a paint stripper gun to do my spldering particularly sweated brass
> joints where it is brilliant.
> dont know how it would go with PCs but will try it some time
>
> > Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:23:02 +1200
> > From: list0570 at paradise.net.nz
> > To: chchrobotics at lists.linuxnut.co.nz
> > Subject: Re: [chbot] DIY SMD reflow soldering
> >
> > On Fri 22 Jul 2011 14:01:48 NZST +1200, Charles Manning wrote:
> >
> > > ... or...
> > >
> > > Buy a gas soldering kit from Dick Smith for $70.
> > > http://dicksmith.co.nz/product/T1105/pro-iroda-pro-70k-solderpro-kit
> > >
> > > The hot Blower tip does a great job of SMD soldering and rework.
> >
> > Yes, good for touch-ups, but it looks like the fry-pan method is faster
> > for a larger number of components and has a lower risk of blowing the
> > grit (so to speak) off their places.
> >
> > Volker
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