Homebrew PCBs

On Thu, 13 Jul 2006 21:00:59 +0200, derekhawkins <eldata@...> wrote:

>
> The point I'm trying to make is that cleanup with a solvent after
> soldering is best avoided, even if desirable, with anything less than
> real soldermask or a metal coating (Tin, solder paste etc.). This is
> something to consider when choosing a protective coating. If you don't
> really care how your solder joints look then it's a nonissue.


Well, i guess the disputed point is that solder joints with any sort of  
flux residue do not look good, which i don't agree with.


ST