I usually use an optical microscope at work. Makes hand eye coordination better so even if my hands are shaky, I can solder 0402 easily. Digital scopes are pretty hard to use on account of the lag

SMT ICs I check back with the microscope after reflow / rework

Considering getting one for home use but I dont have the space. Need to make like 20k more a year to be able to afford renting somewhere and got knows how things will go the next couple of years

  • kent_ehEnglish
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    11 days ago

    My bigger problem with most affordable home-use level digital scopes is that they’re not stereoscopic.

    • jjagaimoOP
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      11 days ago

      True, the lack of depth perception sucks. Makes it harder to see the shape of things, solder fillets, and height of pins / pads.