AVR-Chat

Larry Barello wrote:
> Ok, I work almost exclusively with AVR, but I have a question about solder!
> 
> Of the various choices at Digikey, what is a good, general purpose, solder
> to use on small electronic assemblies?
> 
> The no-clean and water soluble sound good to me.  I just want to be able to
> lay down SMD parts with minimal fuss.  I use a flux pen before hand, so I
> suppose the %flux and type isn't that important..
> 
> Currently I use .030 no-name solder that I got years ago (it doesn't take
> much on small assemblies...) So I am looking at 3.3% flux .020 solder.
> 
> Thanks for any advice or opinions.

Read all about the disasterous effects of no-clean flux on S.E.D. when
you don't wash it off before applying a weatherproof coating, if you ever
do that.