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About
Electronics Lab 2 (E2) is predominantly used for soldering and desoldering surface mount devices. Surface mounted technology is a method in which the electrical components are mounted directly onto the surface of a printed circuit board (PCB). An electrical component mounted in this manner is referred to as a surface-mount device (SMD). If you need to do some basic soldering with thru-hole components or wires, please see the E1 page for equipment related to thru-hole soldering.
You must get E2 training to use any of the machines in this lab. You must be E1 trained before you are E2 trained.
Please sign up for E2 training on SafetySpot with your UT EID here.
Aoyue Int866 Rework Station Training Required
About
This rework station consists of three components:
Soldering Iron
Hot Air Gun
Preheater
This station is useful for desoldering and resoldering, fixing cold joints, and salvaging components with a large number of pins.
Access
Anybody with E2 Training can use this device. There are 4 stations available for use. This rework station consists of three components:
Cost
This machine is free to use. Solder, solder wick, and tweezers are available for checkout in the E2 toolbox at the Garage.
Resources
Warnings
This station has an auto-sleep feature. See manual to activate and deactivate.
Always tin the tip to prevent oxidation and reduced heat conductivity. Video
Hot air may damage components or plastic parts (e.g. headers). Keep the hot air gun moving to prevent excessive heating.
When using the hot air gun, start at a low air flow to prevent flying components.
If you see black goo appear with a horrendous smell, STOP. This is likely the glue that connects the copper to FR4 laminate. Do not heat one area for too long.
Microscope Training Required
About
Use these microscopes to check the quality of your soldering work. If you encounter a blank screen, press the top right button on the black panel. Adjust focus with the gold knob. Lights are controlled by a switch on the power cord.
Access
Anybody with E1 Training can use this device.
Cost
This machine is free to use.
Resources
Mantis Elite Stereo Microscope Training Required
About
The Mantis has 2X-20X magnification, and is useful for viewing PCBs at varying angles.
Access
Anybody with E2 Training can use this device.
Cost
This machine is free to use.
Resources