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Youtube Video Episodes => YouTube Video Episodes => Topic started by: SeanB on December 05, 2014, 02:36:05 PM

Title: Hema Imager - Putting it together / A Look Inside
Post by: SeanB on December 05, 2014, 02:36:05 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQyaKQbL6Ck

Martin and Eric Beall on how to develop and build a thermal imager. A quick demo on SMD assembly and reflow included as well

Title: Re: Hema Imager - Putting it together / A Look Inside
Post by: retiredcaps on December 07, 2014, 11:16:09 PM

It is a labour of love to sit there for 45 minutes placing those smd parts.

I know I would be frustrated.

BTW, I wonder if there is any sense testing those smd parts before placing them onto the pcb?  Buying from a reputable distributor helps, but they can ship duds or bad batches?

Title: Re: Hema Imager - Putting it together / A Look Inside
Post by: SeanB on December 07, 2014, 11:57:24 PM

I doubt it, as he is buying from a reputable supplier there is very little chance of getting a DOA, especially with SMD made in large quantities with good QC. Biggest issue will be mixing them up in storage. Single unit test on receipt to confirm they are the right part will be all that is needed at most.

Title: Re: Hema Imager - Putting it together / A Look Inside
Post by: ebeall on December 09, 2014, 07:40:27 PM

Thanks guys! @retiredcaps, yeah its pretty exhausting by the end, but I have spent more time trying to solder whole boards that size (I know some people are really really fast at hand soldering, but not me). Its either a labor of love or stubbornness!