discussion Anyone have access to a reflow oven?

[lowfat]

I kind of want to do some modifications to some PCBs for my DDC pumps but this whole reflow thing is about my head. Anyone have any experience w/ soldering SMDs?

 

[Dr_BenD_over]

Are we talking something that needs reflow like BGA?

it may be best to just post a pic of what you need to swap/resolder

 

[gingerbee]

what about this never tried it myself but some say it works Toaster Oven Reflow Soldering (BGA)

 

[lowfat]

Honestly I am not sure a reflow oven is needed but I am no soldering expert. I just need to solder the components seen here on to the PCB AFAIK.
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I have one of the PCBs ordered and maybe even try the toaster oven trick (although I'll need to buy a toaster oven). If I destroy it, o well, only $10.

 

[LarkStarr]

heat gun?

 

[Perineum]

I have equipment (soldering iron + smd tips) that would do it, but it would take a long time.

toaster oven / oven would be a lot faster...

 

[Dr_BenD_over]

That's a peice of cake with the skills and the right gear.

 

[gingerbee]

ya play with a decent soldering iron on some test pieces and you'll be fine took a me awhile to get good at it but ti's really not that hard.

 

[zoob]

This is when a hot air pencil would come in handy. They're about $200 on eBay.

 

[lowfat]

That's a peice of cake with the skills and the right gear.

Of which I have neither. :haha:

This is when a hot air pencil would come in handy. They're about $200 on eBay.

Spending $200 on something I am going to use maybe a handful of times in my life is something I don't really want to do.