I got started with a starter kit from engineeringlab. I also agree 0805 should be the smallest you try unless you simply need to build something tiny. I've done a fair amount of work with 0402 and it's a pain.
I need a microscope for 0402, but 0805 is easy under one of those desktop magnifiers.
Nice assortments and kits are available on ebay, especially nightfire ceramics (nfceramics). They have tweezers, too. I would start with their $16 SMT master bipolar transistor kit.
I need a microscope for 0402, but 0805 is easy under one of those desktop magnifiers.
Nice assortments and kits are available on ebay, especially nightfire ceramics (nfceramics). They have tweezers, too. I would start with their $16 SMT master bipolar transistor kit.
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