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Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:44:31 +0100
From: Attila Kinali <attila AT kinali DOT ch>
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Subject: Re: [geda-user] Re: I want to do BGA prototype soldering
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On Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:28:42 +0100
Attila Kinali <attila AT kinali DOT ch> wrote:

> > > Yes and no. Yes, you can do it, no you need a good fan
> > > (not the usual ones you get at hardware shops) and some
> > > experience how to do it.
> > 
> > By fan, are you meaning hot air blower, or heat gun?
> > Like my 1650 Watt version?
> 
> Er.. yes.. sorry. The language barrier got me here..
> I meant something like the "HOT JET S" from Leister with a 5mm nozzle.
> Ie something that has a fine airflow and temperature control and that
> you can move precisely.

Hint: if you want to use that to solder a BGA, use a liberal amount
of highly liquid flux and pour it under the BGA (from the sides).
And be carefull not to touch the board or hit the table with a foot.
Otherwise you'll get bend solder balls and possible shorts.

			Attila Kinali

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