On a vaguely related note for maker types: does anyone know of a good low-cost surface mount reflow oven? The common low-end T962 has a big hot spot in the middle of the heating area and will scorch boards when used at lead-free solder temperatures. Yes, there are fixes, but I want something that works out of the box.
Out of the box? No, sadly not. But you may find this interesting nonetheless: a friend of mine took a Black and Decker convection oven, replaced the control electronics with his own PID setup, and created a reflow oven that works better than the T962 he had. If you're willing to put in some elbow grease, you may find the DIY route appealing.
Out of the box? No, sadly not. But you may find this interesting nonetheless: a friend of mine took a Black and Decker convection oven, replaced the control electronics with his own PID setup, and created a reflow oven that works better than the T962 he had. If you're willing to put in some elbow grease, you may find the DIY route appealing.