/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>846791
>How important are ESD presentation measures with SMD IC components?

If your workspace has a carpet and the humidity in your part of the world is low you should probably wear a grounding strap, but otherwise you'll be fine without any special consideration.

>Also how the heck do you keep these things still?
I like to tin one of the solder pads, then hold the component with tweezers and solder down the one corresponding lead to hold it to the board. After that make sure it's all lined up properly and do the rest.

>>847014
If you ever accidentally hit crazy glue with a soldering iron it will make the most terrible smoke I've ever experienced. A small amount in a ventilated room made my throat and eyes burn very painfully.