I've a colleague who has offered to "build" the first batch of
> boards for my alpha site -- about 1000 pieces (though small;
> about 3 sq in each; 25 different designs).
>
> I feel like I'd be pushing my luck to ask him to also build the
> prototypes -- about 50 total pieces.
>
> I have an opportunity to rescue some kit, this weekend (PnP,
> stenciler, hotplate, another Leister, etc.) if I opt to do the
> prototypes myself.
>
> But, I suspect this will be more work than it is worth. (I've never
> assembled boards this small and densely packed). And, is more "stuff"
> to store, here.
>
> [OTOH, if I have to do any rework...]
>
> Perhaps I should "ask nicely" and promise him some baked goods or
> ice cream as an incentive? Pizzas for the folks on the 'line?
>
>
Board stuffing has got so cheap that we don’t even stuff protos.
JLCPCB is the bomb, apart from the occasional rotated QFN.
Cheers
Phil Hobbs