Homebrew PCBs

I've hear the chinese ovens are no good (uneven heat).
Better build a hotplate or something.

I haven't tried BGA yet, but my plan would be pretty much the same as yours.

You can inspect, at least near the edge, by fitting a 45degree mirror
to a pocket microscope or camera. I believe such a homemade inspection
camera was shown on the "fat man and circuit girl" show (google).

ST

On Thu, Dec 17, 2009 at 7:32 PM, mcjonster <mcjonster@...> wrote:

> Should I invest in one of those cheap Chinese reflow ovens on ebay or is my hot air gun good enough?
>
> Thanks.
>