Great turnout for the Advanced SMT Soldering Class
Monday, July 8, 2024 @ 1800 Hours
Build A 20 Watt, 50 Ohm QRP Dummy Load
Contact Chris Prioli, AD2CS To Sign-Up
This will be an advanced SMT soldering class that is task-heavy with large quantities of SMT devices in different sizes. The basic premise would be a project board that includes repetitive device placement, and then ends up with an operating circuit. Class size would be limited to ten to twelve students.
It will take at least two Monday evenings, and possible three, depending upon the students’ progress. We will be building a single-board 20 Watt Dry, 50 Ohm QRP Dummy Load, using all SMT components except for the board-to-wire connectors that will be installed. This dummy load will be equipped with a BNC jack for connection to the radio and a two-pin Molex connector for making voltage measurements as a means of approximating the power being dissipated by the device. Final cost per seat has not yet been determined, as I am still working on the final design and parts sourcing.
The cost will be announced as soon as possible, so watch the website and your email for information about this class. It promises to be another enjoyable and productive class, so don’t miss out! If you are interested in attending this class, please drop me a note via email to let me know.
The sooner I get an idea of the interest level and the number of enrollees, the sooner I can finalize the cost, as the purchase prices for the components are quantity-dependent.
Each attendee will be required to provide required tools (though some soldering irons will be available as loaners). It would be recommended that attendees purchase 0.012” rosin core solder. However, if necessary, I can provide the solder. Hot tweezers will be mentioned in advance so that some folks may consider purchasing them.
It will take at least two Monday evenings, and possible three, depending upon the students’ progress. We will be building a single-board 20 Watt Dry, 50 Ohm QRP Dummy Load, using all SMT components except for the board-to-wire connectors that will be installed. This dummy load will be equipped with a BNC jack for connection to the radio and a two-pin Molex connector for making voltage measurements as a means of approximating the power being dissipated by the device. Final cost per seat has not yet been determined, as I am still working on the final design and parts sourcing.
The cost will be announced as soon as possible, so watch the website and your email for information about this class. It promises to be another enjoyable and productive class, so don’t miss out! If you are interested in attending this class, please drop me a note via email to let me know.
The sooner I get an idea of the interest level and the number of enrollees, the sooner I can finalize the cost, as the purchase prices for the components are quantity-dependent.
Each attendee will be required to provide required tools (though some soldering irons will be available as loaners). It would be recommended that attendees purchase 0.012” rosin core solder. However, if necessary, I can provide the solder. Hot tweezers will be mentioned in advance so that some folks may consider purchasing them.