Re: [london-hack-space] Planning workshop: SMD Stencil reflow... 5 or 7 Jul? (flexible)

[Bradley Wood]

I'm keen on this too, also, cross-posting to NJA...

On Monday, 24 June 2013 10:13:45 UTC+1, Dave (DMI) Ingram wrote:

I'm definitely up for this. I also have some of my own boards that I
want to populate (assuming I can buy some solder paste off someone)


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On 23/06/13 17:47, Vic Putz wrote:
> I batted this about a while ago and people seemed interested, but I'm
> running out of premade boards and could use help making some more, so
> let's have a go:
>
> I'd like to run a small (I have hardware for up to 6 people) workshop
> on SMD stencil reflow soldering.  Target audience is people who
> haven't done it before with a focus on small batches (so we'll be
> using laser-cut PET stencils rather than nice metal ones, and
> bodged-together working surfaces from old PCBs and cutting boards
> rather than the lovely Stencil8 block).
>
> The piece in question is the "Orbotron 9000", which is an
> AtMega32u4-based RS232-to-USB-HID adapter for the SpaceOrb 360, an old
> 6dof controller.  Bit of a niche product, so if you want to keep what
> you built you can have it for about cost (say GBP 20) otherwise the
> workshop is free and I'll keep the built pieces.
>
> We'll cover a bit of basics, common errors, things to watch out for,
> etc., then stencil up the boards, place parts (about 18 parts) and
> cook (I brought my hot plate and controller as I've not used the
> lovely reflow oven yet plus it's fun to watch).  Then the tedious
> process of testing and fixing if there were any troubles, so expect
> 3-4 hours or so.  I'll provide handouts, boards, parts, tweezers, USB
> microscope, etc
>
> I'm away for a week starting the 26th, so I was thinking 5 or 7 Jul,
> which both look free, but let's get interest first and try to
> deconflict (and keep in mind I've not done one of these before, so
> expect some administrative flail setting it up, and feel free to point
> me in the right directions)
>
> Vic
>
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[Marc Barto]

Thanks Bradley for forwarding this. Yes it's definitely an interesting workshop. If it happens on proposed dates in July I'll be busy with the Maker Faire so I hope you guys will document the workshop and post on the wiki!

[Ben King]

I would be really interested too

[Paul Maidment]

Yes, I also would be interested

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