Lpc2000

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "bigakisgr" <bigakisgr@...>
To: <lpc2000@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, December 30, 2005 10:07 PM
Subject: [lpc2000] Soldering LPC2148


>I have a couple of LPC2148, thanks to EXCELLENT Phillips sample program.
>
> I don't want to build a specific project right now, so i prefer to
> solder them to a generic proto-board, and use this board to experiment.
>
> Searching on the net, i found SchmartBoards (http://www.schmartboard.com/)
> They say that even a 10-year old can solder a .5mm QFP.
>
> Have anyone of you tried SchmartBoards, or have a better advice?

Drag soldering works very well for fine-pitch devices. I use a Metcal system 
with a special mini-hoof tip, it just takes a few seconds.

Leon