What is the SMD challenge misery edition?

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The SMD Challenge Misery Edition focuses on the complexities of hand soldering surface-mount devices (SMDs), particularly components as small as 01005. Participants are tasked with soldering integrated circuits (ICs), LEDs, and resistors, with the challenge highlighting the difficulty of managing tiny components that can easily be displaced by hot air. The discussion references various SMD sizes, emphasizing the transition from 1206 to the even smaller 01005, which is primarily designed for machine production.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of SMD soldering techniques
  • Familiarity with component sizes, specifically 0603, 1206, and 01005
  • Knowledge of soldering tools, including hot air rework stations
  • Basic electronics knowledge, particularly regarding ICs and resistors
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  • Research hand soldering techniques for SMD components
  • Learn about the specifications and applications of 01005 components
  • Explore the use of hot air rework stations for SMD soldering
  • Investigate the differences between hand soldering and machine production methods
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Electronics hobbyists, PCB designers, and anyone involved in the assembly of SMD components will benefit from this discussion, particularly those looking to enhance their soldering skills and understand the challenges of working with miniature components.

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@berkeman - remember the guy who asked about replacing 0603? Quite accidentally I just found something called "SMD challenge misery edition" (there are several versions, TBH I have no idea which one was first so I just grabbed the best picture I could find).

Yes, the idea is to hand solder the IC (which seems to be the simplest part), LEDs and resistors. Hot air will easily blow the smallest elements away.

Actually up to now I even didn't know 01005 exist :oops: (and yes, I know they are for machine production).

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This one is shifted up and starts at 1206.
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