[Coco] CoCo2 PAL version service manual

[Steven Hirsch]

On Thu, 8 Jan 2015, Zippster wrote:

> Definitely a temp-controlled iron is one of the first things to get if you
> are going to assemble more than a few boards.
> I bought one of these about a year ago, and it’s been one of the best
> $100 purchases I’ve ever made.  They’re even cheaper now.
> A couple of hundred thousand solder joints later, it’s still working great. 
> I used a $20 (or so) Radio Shack soldering iron before it, and I almost 
> cringe at the thought of going back to it, lol…

> The hot air is a nice option too, I’ve used it on smd stuff a few times,
> although a properly used iron is often quicker and easier for a lot of that.

> <http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-IN-1-HOT-AIR-SMD-REWORK-SOLDERING-IRON-STATION-w-5-tips-s4-852D-/331441138511?hash=item4d2b6e6b4f 
> <http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-IN-1-HOT-AIR-SMD-REWORK-SOLDERING-IRON-STATION-w-5-tips-s4-852D-/331441138511?hash=item4d2b6e6b4f>>

I would advise anyone to avoid the temptation of an all-in-one with vacuum 
desoldering attachment.  I bought a fairly pricey one the other year 
(Circuit Specialists 'BlackJack') and the desoldering piece is next to 
worthless.  Clogs repeatedly and doesn't have enough moxie to deal with 
ROHS solder.

I'm going to go for a Hakko, I think.  That's a production quality unit 
(costs accordingly) that has a lot of good press and comments from users.



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