I used to laugh at idiots ordering the wrong package size... - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: nessatse
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2021, 12:45:08 pm
content: Not any more

author: tszaboo
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2021, 12:54:52 pm
content: The only ones who didn't order the wrong package are people who didn't order enough components.Same goes for putting part numbers in the BOM.

author: Ian.M
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2021, 01:14:26 pm
content: How lovely, an 0.8mm square leadless package. If you are in a hard time-crunch, you could 'dead bug' it on a glue dot and hook it up with 38AWG magnet wire. It would be a PITA, but just about practical for a one-off prototype.

author: rsjsouza
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2021, 01:32:25 pm
content: Yes, we've all been there...One of my latest was when I making a laptop FDD flat cable converter from 26 to 22 pins (different pitches) and I ordered exactly the opposite pin count/pitch.

author: Bud
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2021, 01:52:22 pm
content: Once needed a reel of 0805 resistors, ordered a reel of 0201 size instead

author: Gribo
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2021, 01:57:01 pm
content: Well, it is better than ordering 0603 Metric instead of 0603 Imperial...

author: asmi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2021, 02:57:57 pm
content: I often mess up SOD-x23 and SOT-x23 packages. Hate them with passion!

author: nicknails
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2021, 03:24:34 pm
content: Quote from: Gribo on March 26, 2021, 01:57:01 pmHa! I did the same thing, could barely see the part!

author: coppercone2
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2021, 06:07:58 pm
content: Some how I made a NASA grade error with choosing a switch, in the sense of unit mixup. I wanted a panel mount thing to fit into a box (multi switch). I thought it would be the size of a silver dollar and it turned out to be about 1/4 of a fosters beer can.This happens because you think simple component, loose tolerance, you can't fudge it. I must have thought metric = imperial.Great switch though, just the box was too small.

author: Cubdriver
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: March 26, 2021, 06:53:08 pm
content: Don't drop it on the floor!-Pat

author: Red Squirrel
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2021, 07:13:41 pm
content: LOL I did a similar mistake. Except I had dimensions and everything so it's 100% my fault. I pretty much grossly underestimated just how small 5mmx5mm is when you are trying to dead bug solder it. Pretty much need a PCB with proper solder pads for something like that. I'm sure someone that's very good at soldering could dead bug it but it was a little beyond my skillet lol.

author: SilverSolder
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2021, 07:45:06 pm
content: Quote from: blueskull on March 26, 2021, 01:40:31 pm"Pin 1 II" ??

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: March 26, 2021, 09:37:08 pm
content: Quote from: SilverSolder on March 26, 2021, 07:45:06 pm"Pin 1 ID" in thedatasheet.Pin 1 is NC in the datasheet, so.. I assume the ID pad is NC as well but not really sure. Interesting choice, maybe it helps with pick and place bottom cameras?