WP34s Birthday Gift @ ISU

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(03-23-2015 05:33 PM)BarryMead Wrote:  

(03-23-2015 03:40 AM)MarkHaysHarris777 Wrote:  I used a 'third hand' (clip on a stand) holding a toothpick down against the cap to hold it in place (on a smooth surface). This works 'way' better. That leaves both hands free to manipulate thin solder and iron.

Mark: A while back, I bought a 10X Stereographic Microscope with a large working height for soldering SMT parts. It really helps to get a good look at what you are doing, and the stereographic scope gives you depth perception which is needed to coordinate the positioning of the solder and iron in 3 dimensions. I also use various methods of holding down the tiny parts to have both hands free for soldering. Thanks for sharing what works.

Barry - as there seems to be interest in this type of 'scope, could you post a photo or link, etc. so other folks can check it out. I know DaveF is working on some precision soldering with his FRAM upgrade and was looking for just such a 'scope for this purpose. Also, there is a long history of folks with poor eyesight trying to do what Eric pulls off easily in about 14 seconds in his 'how to build a 34S' video.

Thanks