In a message dated 2007/04/01, gmvoeth@........... writes:

> It is not practicle for the common man to work on surface mounted 
> technology you
> need to work on the new boards is expensive and medical like tools require 
> fine skills.
> If you like electronics as a hobby it is best to go to a university and 
> become an engineer.

Hi Geoff,

       The same was probably said when we changed from hard wiring valves to 
transistor PCBs !!

       Sure, you need the tools for the job and it hasn't get any easier with 
time. The first requirements are a temperature controlled soldering iron, a 
solder sucker, SS tweezers and a head mounted magnifying glass. 

       I agree that 'taking a circuit diagram' can take a lot of time and 
effort, but it can be done. You may only need to look at part of the circuit. I 
look for the earth connection and the power supply rails first.

       Since when did a degree in engineering equip you to deal with PCB 
electronics?

       Regards,

       Chris Chapman
   
In a me=
ssage dated 2007/04/01, gmvoeth@........... writes:



It is not practicle for the com=
mon man to work on surface mounted technology you

need to work on the new boards is expensive and medical like tools require f=
ine skills.

If you like electronics as a hobby it is best to go to a university and beco=
me an engineer.




Hi Geoff,



       The same was probably said when we chan=
ged from hard wiring valves to transistor PCBs !!



       Sure, you need the tools for the job an=
d it hasn't get any easier with time. The first requirements are a temperatu=
re controlled soldering iron, a solder sucker, SS tweezers and a head mounte=
d magnifying glass. 



       I agree that 'taking a circuit diagram'=
 can take a lot of time and effort, but it can be done. You may only need to=
 look at part of the circuit. I look for the earth connection and the power=20=
supply rails first.



       Since when did a degree in engineering=20=
equip you to deal with PCB electronics?



       Regards,



       Chris Chapman