Today I soldered some "real" SMD for the first time of my life. Here comes my beginner experiences. Maybe they are helpful for other beginners. I have some experience with TTH but SMD was new to me. A 3mm soldering tip is fine enough. Actually it does not matter to much to have a fine tip. But see…

Beginner SMD

udoklein June 12, 2010, 10:25am 3

How do you apply it? Or would it wick between the pins of the chips as well?

Udo