Quote Originally Posted by Ioannis View Post
Thats great news! Now, how are you going to solder components?
I've got some good stout radiator solder and a propane torch.

Actually, I'm modestly well setup to do SMD boards. I have a homemade reflow oven (modified toaster oven) and a cheap hot air rework station.
I've done quite a few small SMD boards but nothing quite as tight as the current one.

Here's a basic PIC controller board with RTC and EEPROM on board. Various versions of it lounge around on my bench, being test beds for assorted projects...





Since this latest board has up to 63 parts on less than 5 square inches, I'll definitely cough up the extra $$ to have silkscreen and soldermask on this one.

I'm glad it all went on 2 layers. I was willing to go to 4, but cheaper is better...


steve