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Heads up for those interested
There is an article on micro-computer temperature control of a toaster oven for smt solder reflow in the July 2004 issue of Circuit Cellar
Best to all
John C



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The July issue doesn't yet appear to be out but a look at the June 
issue's section on "what's in the july issue" didn't mention this 
article.  Where did you see this?

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "John Craddock" 
<John.Craddock@x> wrote:
> Heads up for those interested
> There is an article on micro-computer temperature control of a 
toaster oven for smt solder reflow in the July 2004 issue of Circuit 
Cellar
> Best to all
> John C
> 
> 
> 
> Be sure to visit the group home and check for new Bookmarks and 
files:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBs 
> Yahoo! Groups Links

Phil wrote:
> The July issue doesn't yet appear to be out but a look at the June 
> issue's section on "what's in the july issue" didn't mention this 
> article.  Where did you see this?


I don't know when you normally get your CC's, but I received my July 
issue about a week ago. I don't have the page number for ya, but there 
is definitely an article on a Toaster Oven Controller.


- Robert

In the electronically delivered version.
Regards
John C

-----Original Message-----
From: Phil [mailto:phil1960us@...]
Sent: 29 June 2004 05:06
To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Reflow Toaster Oven


The July issue doesn't yet appear to be out but a look at the June 
issue's section on "what's in the july issue" didn't mention this 
article.  Where did you see this?

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "John Craddock" 
<John.Craddock@x> wrote:
> Heads up for those interested
> There is an article on micro-computer temperature control of a 
toaster oven for smt solder reflow in the July 2004 issue of Circuit 
Cellar
> Best to all
> John C
> 
> 
> 
> Be sure to visit the group home and check for new Bookmarks and 
files:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBs 
> Yahoo! Groups Links




Be sure to visit the group home and check for new Bookmarks and files:
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I usually get it when I go by a store that has it!  Frys in Renton 
had the June issue on the stand today.

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Robert Ussery <uavscience@f...> 
wrote:
> Phil wrote:
> > The July issue doesn't yet appear to be out but a look at the 
June 
> > issue's section on "what's in the july issue" didn't mention this 
> > article.  Where did you see this?
> 
> 
> I don't know when you normally get your CC's, but I received my 
July 
> issue about a week ago. I don't have the page number for ya, but 
there 

> is definitely an article on a Toaster Oven Controller.
> 
> 
> - Robert

http://www.circuitcellar.com/renesas/winners/3323.htm

Click on "entry" on right hand side, below the picture.

- Steven Ciciora

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...> wrote:

> I usually get it when I go by a store that has it!  Frys in Renton 
> had the June issue on the stand today.
> 
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Robert Ussery <uavscience@f...> 
> wrote:
> > Phil wrote:
> > > The July issue doesn't yet appear to be out but a look at the 
> June 
> > > issue's section on "what's in the july issue" didn't mention this 
> > > article.  Where did you see this?
> > 
> > 
> > I don't know when you normally get your CC's, but I received my 
> July 
> > issue about a week ago. I don't have the page number for ya, but 
> there 
> > is definitely an article on a Toaster Oven Controller.
> > 
> > 
> > - Robert

Well, thanks to all for helping me find the CCI article.  In it the 
author makes the statement that you need a PCB with a soldermask to 
use a reflow oven.  He then goes on to say that he doesn't know how 
to apply a soldermask to homemade boards (I'll give him credit for 
honesty but not for research).  

So my questions to this group:

- has anyone had reflow oven success on a
PCB without a soldermask?  If so, what size/type of 
components.

- has anyone had success applying a soldermask?  
I assume via lamination.  

- Unfortunately the stuff that T&T sells is like 
$150 for 40 ft of it.  Anyone have a source of 
smaller quantities?

Phil