Homebrew PCBs

> aussiedude36 wrote:
> > I have recently decided I need to utilize SMT resistors on one of 
my 
> > designs as there simply isn't room for regular thru hole 
resistors. 
> >>From reading recent posts it seems as if I would simply use 
solder 
> > paste to glue/hold the SMT res. in place then heat it to melt the 
> > solder. Can I do this with a soldering iron or do I need an 
expensive 
> > hot air type machine? What stops the solder paste from bridging 
the 2 
> > pads beneath the SMT Resistor? Any suggestions would be 
appreciated.


Look in the Links section, there's a link to the Seattle Robotics 
newsletter with a method of SMT soldering using a toaster oven. I've 
never done it myself. The surface tension of the liquid solder pulls 
it together and away from non-wetted surfaces.

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Steve