Hi All,
I normally use Mechanic UV curable solder mask and a cheap Chinese UV lamp (that takes AGES to cure the soldermask!).
I wondered what you guys use/recommend for both the soldermask and the UV lamp to cure it? I'm looking for the best/quickest solution that doesn't take ages to apply/cure?
Thanks!
KbJ
What UV solder mask and cure lamp do you recommend?
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Re: What UV solder mask and cure lamp do you recommend?
I'd be interested too as I have been using clear lacquer and allowing it to cure, but I'd rather go for proper green stuff.kbjunkie wrote: ↑Fri Jun 10, 2022 12:35 pm Hi All,
I normally use Mechanic UV curable solder mask and a cheap Chinese UV lamp (that takes AGES to cure the soldermask!).
I wondered what you guys use/recommend for both the soldermask and the UV lamp to cure it? I'm looking for the best/quickest solution that doesn't take ages to apply/cure?
Thanks!
KbJ
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
Re: What UV solder mask and cure lamp do you recommend?
I used to use clear nail polish - and that seemed to work just fine..rubber_jonnie wrote: ↑Fri Jun 10, 2022 1:12 pmI'd be interested too as I have been using clear lacquer and allowing it to cure, but I'd rather go for proper green stuff.kbjunkie wrote: ↑Fri Jun 10, 2022 12:35 pm Hi All,
I normally use Mechanic UV curable solder mask and a cheap Chinese UV lamp (that takes AGES to cure the soldermask!).
I wondered what you guys use/recommend for both the soldermask and the UV lamp to cure it? I'm looking for the best/quickest solution that doesn't take ages to apply/cure?
Thanks!
KbJ
The better half doesn't buy it anymore though, so I can't steal it
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Re: What UV solder mask and cure lamp do you recommend?
Haha, lolkbjunkie wrote: ↑Fri Jun 10, 2022 2:02 pmI used to use clear nail polish - and that seemed to work just fine..rubber_jonnie wrote: ↑Fri Jun 10, 2022 1:12 pm
I'd be interested too as I have been using clear lacquer and allowing it to cure, but I'd rather go for proper green stuff.
The better half doesn't buy it anymore though, so I can't steal it
Collector of many retro things!
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...
800XL and 65XE both with Ultimate1MB,VBXL/XE & PokeyMax, SIDE3, SDrive Max, 2x 1010 cassette, 2x 1050 one with Happy mod, 3x 2600 Jr, 7800 and Lynx II
Approx 20 STs, including a 520 STM, 520 STFMs, 3x Mega ST, MSTE & 2x 32 Mhz boosted STEs
Plus the rest, totalling around 50 machines including a QL, 3x BBC Model B, Electron, Spectrums, ZX81 etc...