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thwill

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Posted: 11:07pm 04 Jun 2021

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Hi folks,

Is there much crossover between this forum and the "Electronics" one? I don't seem to see the same names and I find my posts there less likely to get commented on. TBH at least 50% of the conversation seems to be about inverters so it looks like it might not have a generic "electronics" focus?

Anyway this is all just a conversational way of saying I posted a question about what glue I should consider for mechanically attaching SMD components to PCBs when there are no solder pads and if anyone could see there way to answering it I would appreciate it

Best wishes,

Tom

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phil99

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Posted: 01:24am 05 Jun 2021

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Hot melt glue can be used provided wires are soldered on first. Hold the device in a wooden clothes peg with one terminal sticking out a little then solder on some thin enameled wire. Repeat for the other pins. Stick it in place with a dot of glue.
5 min. epoxy also works but repositioning is difficult.

thwill

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Posted: 06:15am 05 Jun 2021

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Thanks Phil, I'm not sure my fine needlework is up to that without the component stuck down first but I will give it a go

Best wishes,

Tom
Edited 2021-06-05 16:16 by thwill

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