[AZ-Observing] Re: 2004 All Arizona Messier Marathon
- From: "Steven Dodder" <sdodder@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2003 02:32:18 +0000
Having been in the electronics business for the last 3 decades, I'd suggest
that attempting the mods mentioned in S&T are not only not for the faint of
heart, but are best left to a professional. The "distance" between pins on
the surface mount chips is 0.2 mm. Very close, indeed. Even if successful,
and contrary to Jeff's blind optimism, you will not rival the quality of a
CCD camera costing several thousand dollars. Do it for a fun project. Not
for high quality CCD astrophotography on the cheap.
Steve and Rosie Dodder
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Visit my web site at http://www.stargazing.net/Astroman
>From: Jeff Hopkins <phxjeff@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: 2004 All Arizona Messier Marathon
>Date: Sun, 14 Dec 2003 18:30:28 -0700
>
>At 18:11 -0700 12/14/2003, Jack Jones wrote:
> >Although thinking of taking the plunge myself, be forewarned that webcam
> >modifications are not for the faint of heart. Some mods require lifting
>pins
> >on the CCD chip. They are extremely small and may require filing the
> >soldering tip to a point. You could easily damage your $$ camera in this
>or
> >other ways, but oh well you've already voided the warranty by opening it
>up.
> >Just a warning in advance and oh yes, good luck!
> >
>
>Jack is correct and in addition the CCD chip is not like normal chips
>its what is known as a surface mounted device. There are special kits
>designed exactly for removing such devices. While you can do it with
>just a soldering iron the removal kits are well worth the cost.
>
>Check
>
>http://www.web-tronics.com/chipsmdsolre.html
>
>for a kit.
>
>Jeff
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