[Elecraft] K3 mods and methods: smt resistor/capacitor de-soldering

[O. Johns]

Dick,

You're right.  Operator error.  Sri.  Very well done videos.

Oliver
W6ODJ


On 2 Feb 2010, at 10:30 AM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:

> I didn't hear double audio.  Could you have started the player multiple
> times?
> 
> Excellent videos!
> 
> Dick
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of O. Johns
> Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 10:01 AM
> To: David Lankshear
> Cc: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 mods and methods: smt resistor/capacitor
> de-soldering
> 
> Dave,
> 
> Their video showing surface-mount soldering techniques is double-recorded in
> the audio channel.  Pretty frustrating.  Do you know someone there you can
> tell?
> 
> --Oliver
> W6ODJ
> 
> 
> On 2 Feb 2010, at 3:42 AM, David Lankshear wrote:
> 
>> Simple two pole devices don't need much "engineering" to remove, but I
> would caution against the "cut in half with sharp cutters" method as it can
> lead to damaged pads.
>> 
>> I can't be bothered creating special tools for two pole devices, just a
> quick flip with a pair of soldering irons, then use a bit of desolder braid
> to clean up the pads. 
>> 
>> What can be quite exciting is the removal of multi-pin devices and for
> that, Chipquik is a wonderful friend.  It's not cheap, but then it's worth
> using an inch to remove a high pin density chip.  The flux they supply is
> great for cleaning off pads with cotton buds.  Chipquik is a great
> substitute for a hot air desoldering station, see here, (and get your free
> sample!).
>> 
>> http://www.chipquik.com/
>> 
>> 73 DaveL G3TJP
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