Talk:Recycling Electronics Wiki

Maybe we shouldn't limit ourselves to through hole parts. I know a lot of people like myself who recycle smd parts (even the really fine pitch TSSOP jobs). It's not difficult at all to make a 3x3cm dip adapter for whatever chip you have. Often times when ordering samples, most chips are only available in smd packages. I can contribute my collection of smd - dip adapter board (Eagle files).

58.65.204.146 05:23, June 14, 2012 (UTC)boredat20

Absolutely - I use SMD all the time. Sometimes I actually find it easier to work with than through-hole.

I even made my own reflow oven.

Majenko 09:13, June 14, 2012 (UTC)

Yup. Now that I've gotten home PCB fabrication down, working with SMD components is so much less tedious compared to through hole stuff. Could be because I don't own a Panavise or third hand tool, but I also just find SMD soldering to be a lot more fun. Maybe it's just me. Hope this Wiki gets off the ground, it could be a fantastic resource.

58.65.204.146 05:35, June 15, 2012 (UTC)boredat20