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From: Phil Hobbs <pcdhSpamMeSenseless@electrooptical.net>
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Subject: Re: Small batch SMT tools?
Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2024 10:23:03 -0000 (UTC)
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Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> wrote:
> I've a colleague who has offered to "build" the first batch of
> boards for my alpha site -- about 1000 pieces (though small;
> about 3 sq in each; 25 different designs).
> 
> I feel like I'd be pushing my luck to ask him to also build the
> prototypes -- about 50 total pieces.
> 
> I have an opportunity to rescue some kit, this weekend (PnP,
> stenciler, hotplate, another Leister, etc.) if I opt to do the
> prototypes myself.
> 
> But, I suspect this will be more work than it is worth.  (I've never
> assembled boards this small and densely packed).  And, is more "stuff"
> to store, here.
> 
> [OTOH, if I have to do any rework...]
> 
> Perhaps I should "ask nicely" and promise him some baked goods or
> ice cream as an incentive?  Pizzas for the folks on the 'line?
> 
> 

Board stuffing has got so cheap that we don’t even stuff protos. 

JLCPCB is the bomb, apart from the occasional rotated QFN. 

Cheers 

Phil Hobbs 

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Dr Philip C D Hobbs  Principal Consultant  ElectroOptical Innovations LLC /
Hobbs ElectroOptics  Optics, Electro-optics, Photonics, Analog Electronics