This weekend, we set up a microscope, solder paste machine, an oven, and an air compressor. They’re all in this photo. I’m really excited about having the solder paste machine. The first time I tried one, it was as exciting as seeing solder wick onto component leads for the first time (which was immensely exciting). They make soldering high-pin-count components cleaner and easier. We needed the air compressor for the solder paste machine, but we’ll use it for other things too. I’ll be assembling the final version of the Maple prototype here this week before we get a pick-and-placed proof and 100 assembled boards for beta testers.
This is our new cat, Henry.
This entry was posted by okie on Monday, September 21st, 2009 at 1:08 am.
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on September 21, 2009 at 7:25 pm
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I have never used a paste machine before, but it sounds real sexy.
One tech I know (love this) would keep a bowl of molten solder hot and dip tips / components into the pool. I like that sort of living on the edge also. Avoid the flash point right? LOL
Is there a link available for the unit you have?
on September 21, 2009 at 10:27 pm
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Nice cat!!!
on September 24, 2009 at 5:51 pm
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I love these stories! Keep making them!
on September 29, 2009 at 10:35 pm
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OMG…totally!
on November 7, 2009 at 3:41 am
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Must… have… biggerpictureofcat.
on November 9, 2009 at 5:42 am
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I understand…
http://blogs.leaflabs.com/wp-content/uploads/henrysleeping.jpg
on May 6, 2010 at 2:38 am
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Nice post!!