multi_s wrote:basically i try to line it up on the pads using a microscope. then i do one corner and then align again. then do a second pin in the opposite corner. make sure it is aligned. after that it is pretty easy, i do what i think you are saying after that. if there are bridges i just use solder braid to remove the bridge.
so its more liek pin 1, pin (Number of pins)/2 , pin 3, 4, 5 etc
the bigger ones are a hassle because i dont have a tool that can hold it like tweezers that big etc and i drink way too much coffee.
Yea that's how I start it out. Then I just do pin 1, and then pull it out, go to pin 2, etc. It's a very smooth motion once I get in a rhythm. Visually, it would look like a hill I guess? I do need to look into a better microscope to line these pins up. For now I just use a magnification headset that does the trick but can get a little hairy.
I just do this on my own time so I'm drinking beer instead of coffee
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