so finally i decided to order a microscope for some rework . i was planning to get the most expensive and most used 3.5 90x boom stand for about 500-600€, but as i work at home, if i have to move it for some space it is heavy, so after some search i opted for the cheaper and less heavy amscope 10x that i got from amazon for 226€ ship included. after it arrived i put it on the table and that's my first opinion:
the are u can look at is very small about 1.5cm x 1.5 cm area. when i was planning to get a microscope i imaged to use it for every smd soldering and rework procedure like for example look at balls when melting the new one, but i cant do that. the are is too small and i cant see the whole bga.
to zoom perfectly u have to get it very far from the pcb; good for hot air and iron workspace, but u have to get something under u to get higher
its not in the general horizon eyesight.
second and most problematic thing is that u have to get used with it. when i try to look at the area, its easy to touch with eye the lens cover and that will give u black spot when looking.
on each pcb, u have to focus, so if u need to get fast looking for some resistor desolder and soldering its not the best.
in conclution i would reccomend for some pcb rework, some small smd soldering and some pcb inspection, but for bios, smd , qfn , reballing i woul always go with the big lens with led lights on it. that's much faster and easier to use and comfort.
the microscope i mentioned is this one:
https://www.amazon.it/AmScope-Widefi...gateway&sr=8-1
the are u can look at is very small about 1.5cm x 1.5 cm area. when i was planning to get a microscope i imaged to use it for every smd soldering and rework procedure like for example look at balls when melting the new one, but i cant do that. the are is too small and i cant see the whole bga.
to zoom perfectly u have to get it very far from the pcb; good for hot air and iron workspace, but u have to get something under u to get higher
its not in the general horizon eyesight.second and most problematic thing is that u have to get used with it. when i try to look at the area, its easy to touch with eye the lens cover and that will give u black spot when looking.
on each pcb, u have to focus, so if u need to get fast looking for some resistor desolder and soldering its not the best.
in conclution i would reccomend for some pcb rework, some small smd soldering and some pcb inspection, but for bios, smd , qfn , reballing i woul always go with the big lens with led lights on it. that's much faster and easier to use and comfort.
the microscope i mentioned is this one:
https://www.amazon.it/AmScope-Widefi...gateway&sr=8-1
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