I generally just hold the part down with one hand, touch the iron to
the solder to get a little dab on the tip, and then tack down one lead.
After that, the part will generally stay in place and you can solder the
rest of the pins. Do be sure to re-solder that first lead as the tack is
often tenuous :).
On Mon, 16 Jan 2006, Joseph Trombino Jr wrote:
----- Original Message ----- From: "Clint Sprague" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 10:35 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Construction question
I'm attempting my 1st contruction project in many
years...
CMOS4 keyer, and I have what is probably a pretty
stupid question that maybe others can answer for me
here. When you install a component on the printed
side of the circuit board, and then you tip the board
over to solder, what are accepted methods to keep the
compenent from falling off? I've read
that you should bend the leads to hold the component
onto the board
but I was wondering if this is the only acceptable
way?
Thanks for you info,
73 - Clint - WS1V
Howdy Clint:
Bending resistor and capacitor leads over will prevent them from falling out
and provide a relatively stable means of soldering the leads and it's a
reliable technique.
Depending on the type of part (i.e., integrated circuit) I will also use
Scotch tape to hold components in place when you must turn the board over to
solder.
73, Joe W2KJ
I QRP, therefore, I am
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