From 235a4e675093cf111fcf086aaff8a2c5f716d331 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: matth Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:52:38 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] added SMT soldering --- HOWTO/SMT-component-solder-HOWTO.md | 34 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 34 insertions(+) create mode 100644 HOWTO/SMT-component-solder-HOWTO.md diff --git a/HOWTO/SMT-component-solder-HOWTO.md b/HOWTO/SMT-component-solder-HOWTO.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1028416 --- /dev/null +++ b/HOWTO/SMT-component-solder-HOWTO.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +# SMT Component Solder HOWTO + +## This is a work in progress and subject to change + +## Items needed + +* PCB +* Component(s) to be added +* PCB cradle +* Solder paste +* No clean flux +* Cotton swabs +* Soldering Iron +* Tweezers + +## Procedure + +1. Secure the PCB into the cradle. + +2. Apply solder paste to the PCB. + +3. Using tweezers, place the component into position on the PCB. + +4. Using the heat pen, melt the paste onto the component. The paste should conform onto the copper leads on the PCB. + +5. Repeat for all components. + +If there is a bridge between two leads and melting it with the heat pen doesn’t solve the problem, then continue. + +6. Using a cotton swab, apply a coat of no clean flux to the solder bridge. + +7. Heat up the soldering iron to 420 C. Press the iron onto the solder bridge to melt it. This should break the bridge. + +8. Repeat for other bridges.