Last week’s lecture was by Graham VK2GRA, who provided instruction on soldering and desoldering different-sized IC chips using the ceramic substrate hybrid versions. These chips require a longer time to remove without charring the board. A number of kits were provided by Tom VK2VC so that members can practise at home; further information is available…
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The CCARC was proud to host Graham, VK2GRA’s lecture and practical demonstration of surface mount soldering. During the lecture, excellent information was provided that detailed many crucial characteristics of solder, and the importance of soldering techniques and stress concentrations in solder joints. After Graham’s delivery of theory, he provided a practical demonstration of surface mount…
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Details of yesterdays’s lecture on surface mount soldering (and all its fun and games) will appear next week. In the meantime, the Club has gained a somewhat large satellite dish, so visitors can expect to see a new landmark on the horizon soon; further details will appear in later broadcasts, but it is promised that…
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