Which microscope is best for smd rework

[passete]

Which from these 2 is best for smd rework, with plenty of space for the hot air station.

Amscope SE402Y :
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/400429192250?...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Or the Amscope SW-3B24 (will add a 0.5X Barlow lens later) :
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/140927800784?...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

If you have a sugestion for another (same price), feel free to post.
Thanks guys

[diif]

Re: Which microscope is best for smd rework

The second one will give you more room to work under the scope due to the boom.
I don't have an amscope but I pull mine over the workbench sometimes and then I can look vertically at boards and check the bga under chips.

[passete]

Re: Which microscope is best for smd rework

The second one will give you more room to work under the scope due to the boom.
I don't have an amscope but I pull mine over the workbench sometimes and then I can look vertically at boards and check the bga under chips.

Yes, i also prefer this one, but i read that i need to add 0.5 or 0.7 barlow lens, do you agree ?
Thanks buddy

[jasko_jacker]

Re: Which microscope is best for smd rework

Personally I use an old but very professional Wild M3Z with 1X lens and 10X ocular (only because is a present, it's a very expensive equipment) .
AmScope Sw-3B24 has Both Ocular-Tubes with Adjustable Diopter I don't read if SE402Y has it, this type of adjustment is very important.
probably you have to make changes if you use it with laptop's motherboards, because you need a plan where to put the card and center the area without difficult.
Another aspect is the central lens, I can solder with hot air under it (my lens is made with glass) but if it's made in plastic you can damage it, you can modify it with a sheet of glass.
the camera should be positioned inside the lens and not outside so the image is better.
A magnification of 10x and 1x is enough unless you do not rebuild a damaged pad on a cell phone card or something like this

[cyberhack]

Re: Which microscope is best for smd rework

Yes sw-3b24 i would add a light+camera on to it.

[dellxps15]

Re: Which microscope is best for smd rework

hi, when i was planning in buy a microscope i watched 2 amscope model, one was 700$ and one with cam recorder was 1200$, but these second model it's only 224$. ofcourse i would get a led lamp on it, but price is much cheaper....

u suggest sw-3b24 for working ? or better get more professional equipment ?

[cyberhack]

Re: Which microscope is best for smd rework

Just depends on the volume of work and your workshop you have to see your bank balance.
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[diif]

Re: Which microscope is best for smd rework

Yes, i also prefer this one, but i read that i need to add 0.5 or 0.7 barlow lens, do you agree ?
Thanks buddy

I don't know the names of the lenses but my bottom one is 1x or 2x and the eyepieces are 5x. I do have some 10x for really checking things close but rarely use them. I mainly view at 5x.
The LED ring light I bought from ebay which was where the scope came after lots of watching and waiting.

dellxps15 - I would say any scope is better than no scope. Sure there is a bit of dust in mine and it doesn't really have decent height adjustment but would I pay a few hundred £ or $ for a new pro scope ? No, not needed.

[jasko_jacker]

Re: Which microscope is best for smd rework

It depends on how much and how it is used.
If it is only used to check the status of a component, an economic stereoscope is useful but for example I use it for many hours a day, to connect the probes of a logic analyzer, to restore the interrupted tracks or damaged pads, etc. In this case it is better not to strain your eyes and work comfortably with a holder for boards.
Perhaps it is better to buy an item used but professional

[passete]

Re: Which microscope is best for smd rework

Yes sw-3b24 i would add a light+camera on to it.

Yes, i already found one

hi, when i was planning in buy a microscope i watched 2 amscope model, one was 700$ and one with cam recorder was 1200$, but these second model it's only 224$. ofcourse i would get a led lamp on it, but price is much cheaper....

u suggest sw-3b24 for working ? or better get more professional equipment ?

The SW-3B24 real price is near 500$, check it, and this is the cheapest package with a SW-3B24

I don't know the names of the lenses but my bottom one is 1x or 2x and the eyepieces are 5x. I do have some 10x for really checking things close but rarely use them. I mainly view at 5x.
The LED ring light I bought from ebay which was where the scope came after lots of watching and waiting.

dellxps15 - I would say any scope is better than no scope. Sure there is a bit of dust in mine and it doesn't really have decent height adjustment but would I pay a few hundred £ or $ for a new pro scope ? No, not needed.

Agreed, i already have a usb microscope, a good one.
The question about the barlow, is that the package is for 20X and 40X, and this is to much, no ?
If i add a 0.5 barlow, it will be 10X and 20X right ?