Re: USB Microscope for PCB work

On Thu, 6 Dec 2007 01:07:29 +1100, "Joe G \(Home\)"
<joe.g@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hi All,

I am looking for recommendations at indicative costs of a USB microscope to
assist in PCB smd hand assemble and re work etc....

All your comments appreciated.

Joe


We have all sorts of stuff at work - serious video systems, stereo
microscopes, illuminated magnifiers, Mantis microscopes, and wearable
magnifiers. I don't like the video systems for assembling under;
something with higher resolution and true stereo vision is much
better. The Mantis is my favorite, but it's expensive. After that, I
like magnifying glasses - drugstore granny glasses are good - and a
good desk lamp.

Our QC people do like the video systems for inspection of fine-pitch
ic's. But they're not good to actually work under.

John



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