[DSP-10] Starting the kit and SMT soldering

[Chris Mitchell]

Bob, TAPR folks, and others:
I got my kit on Wednesday and so far so good, I've copleted all of the 
resistors.  The resistor layout sheet had a few descrepencies and I can't 
always figure out the component numbering.  However, I'm happy with the kit 
so far (in my EE classes we used breadboards and simulations :( ).

Anyone:
I do have a beginner question.  Anywhere I see SMT soldering techniques 
described it is said the fillets should be filled in so that there's a 
concave slope as opposed to a bulge.  Is there a reason for this?  This is 
my first kit of any type and my first few seemed to be 'bulgy'.  It cost me 
a good amount of time to use use the wick and then resolder.  I've started 
to develop the technique to get a 'proper fillet', but I can't understand 
why.

Thanks again and I can't wait to get on the air,
Chris Mitchell
N9YQI/7
Seattle, Washington


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