ElCaron:
Rather a question for a tip, but i am sure larry has something How do I fixate tiny smd components while soldering? Last weekend I soldered a 3216 tantalum cap directly on an SOT223 LDO and then cables to the pins, to make an "in-cable" voltage regulator (then I covered it in black hot-snot for strain relief - power dissipation is low enough). I managed to do it, but it was quite a hassle. Any good suggestion how to hold such components on top of each other?
You could apply a very small amount of JB Liquid Steel, or similar, to components to glue them together.
I believe high temperature Liquid Steel is non conductive.
How do I fixate tiny smd components while soldering? Last weekend I soldered a 3216 tantalum cap directly on an SOT223 LDO and then cables to the pins, to make an "in-cable" voltage regulator (then I covered it in black hot-snot for strain relief - power dissipation is low enough). I managed to do it, but it was quite a hassle. Any good suggestion how to hold such components on top of each other?
