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 03:57:21 GMT

> John Larkin wrote:

> If you're doing quantities, solder paste the pads (syringe or better
> yet stencil), goosh down the parts, and reflow in an oven. Or buy a
> ceramic-base part.

> John

Hi John,

Don't mean to be a pain in the neck, but can you elaborate on "reflow in
an oven"? Would this be something I can attempt in a residential setup? 

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