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Re: [AVR-Chat] soldering iron

2005-01-12 by Dave VanHorn

>
> >Freezoner AND AVR freak!  How bizarre!
>
>Perhaps even unique:-)

No stranger to ARS here.

> >Also: Don't you use 63/37 eutectic solder? I thought everyone did.
>
>I used to - I don't actually notice much difference. Mostly I use 0.46mm 60/40
>and it melts instantly. Soon it gets worse with lead free solder regulations
>coming in.

Errgg.. Don't remind me.

Actually, there is a large temperature difference, plus it's about 
impossible to make a "cold" joint with 63/37. All the assembly houses use it.

>Dual ATmega32 processors, PLED display, LTC2440 A/D converter, DS1302 RTC,
>optically isolated RS232 interface to display on a PC and lots of other 
>goodies.
>I think it'll be ready in about 4 weeks.

You PTS you! :)

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