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Well, I have all the parts now and am contemplating how to best approach building<br>this Hermes Xcvr (or maybe not and run for the hills.. :^)<br><br>I have access to someone who is competent at soldering and has indicated that<br>they would be willing to solder down the FPGA and other "difficult" components.<br>This would be only by hand though with decent Metcal air/pencil stations, but no<br>reflow ovens.<br><br>Has there been any success(es) using hand soldering techniques completing this kit?<br><br>If so, any recommendations on approach such as which chips to do first, techniques<br>for having greater success in binding on particular components, ...?<br><br>I downloaded the placement guide, "Hermes_Component_Placement_Guide_20121105.pdf"<br>and am wondering how it was intended on being used as it had no instructions with it.<br>The 27 pages highlight various components, does this mean this is the suggested order<br>of installation?<br><br>I Have the BOM, Schematic, and the placement guide. Are there any other documents<br>that may be helpful for building the Hermes?<br><br>Any advice is welcome.<br><br>Tnx,<br><br>-Rick / N1GP<br><br><br><br> </div></body>
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