Re: SMD components for a hobbyist

From: Dmitri (info_at_cabling-design_dot_com_at_foo.com)
Date: 11/10/04 

Date: Wed, 10 Nov 2004 03:02:42 GMT

John Larkin wrote:
> Small, sharp-point tweezers are fine for big parts like this. I like
> the stainless ones with the curvy ends. I was just replacing an 0805
> and remember thinking what a big part it seemed; 1206's are getting
> rare these days, so skip them unless you really need the power
> dissipation.
> John

Hi John,

Thank you for the insight! Do you think it may be practical to mount a
small SMD part with some sort or semi-permanent clay-like glue (I forgot
how they call it in the craft store) BEFORE actually soldering? I have a
great interest in LEDs and all sorts of display technologies. So, the SMD
LEDs are basically a piece or epoxy resin with metal contacts on the
sides. How do they hold the heat while soldering? I guess, what I'm trying
to say is: when you solder, the epoxy becomes softer, but this is the only
place you can hold with the tweezers. So, chances are you can squeeze too
hard and damage every other LED. Any tips you can give on soldering an SMD
LEDs? 

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