<azonenberg>
electronic_eel: so the new AKL-AV1 layout with the composite loop built around the ADA4075-2 is actually slightly *smaller* than the original layout lol
<azonenberg>
I compacted a bunch of the board to make more space for the opamp and such and apparently overcorrected. ended up cutting about 0.85mm off the length of the board
<azonenberg>
and this is still with no passives smaller than 0402
<azonenberg>
i resisted the temptation to go 0201 for a prototype
<josuah>
azonenberg: do you solder 0201 by hand or is it through a pick-and-place?
<josuah>
I have no doubt that you are at ease with reworking things of this size (with a bit of magic and a steady hand? :D), but was wondering if it was worth the time manufacturing it one self.
<josuah>
I hve only been through 0603 given my current stock and needs
<azonenberg>
I hand assemble all of my boards
<azonenberg>
I have used parts down to 01005 for practice and 0201 in real designs
<azonenberg>
typically via reflow but i have hand soldered 0201 with an iron a few times
<azonenberg>
the AKL-PT5 prototypes are mostly done that way
<azonenberg>
seemed silly to reflow a board with one passive and a connector
<azonenberg>
not when i had to hand solder the mounting foot and tip resistors anyway
<josuah>
doing it one self it gives a good way to verify that it is doable with known methods
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<azonenberg>
Ok so, AKL-AV1 v0.3 sent off to fab. AD4 v0.1 prototype should arrive late this / early next week
<azonenberg>
PT5 development is basically on hold until i can get the 450 ohm resistors to try