Re: [Gumstix-users] Hirose Connector Eagle Library

[Leon H. <leo...@ds...>]

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From: "Philip Trickett" <ph...@te...>
To: <gum...@li...>
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 9:28 AM
Subject: Re: [Gumstix-users] Hirose Connector Eagle Library


> On Mon, 2005-03-21 at 10:03 +0100, Achim Walther wrote:
>
> Snip
>>
>> Even though my new library seems to work (built my own robostix-GPS-board 
>> last weekend)
>> I had trouble manually soldering the Hirose connector. Using too much 
>> solder did no good
>> to the pads - I had a hard time removing all short circuits :-O
>> Does someone have experience in this area?
>>
>> Regards, Achim.

Drag-soldering should work:

http://www.metcal.com/tips/minhoof2.html#fine

You don't have to use Metcal equipment; an ordinary bit can work with this 
technique, it's not so easy, though. Remove any shorts with desolder braid.

Leon