Is 0603 components straight forward to work with?

[jonhelge]

Hi, just received my V-one and need to order up some components.
We usually do 0402 or 0201 and don’t have any stock of larger size SMDs. Is the 0603 stretching the limits of the V-one, or will it usually work fine without much hassle?
The intention of buying this machine is to do quick prototyping and I don’t want to spend time on pushing the limits at the moment.

Best regards,

[NRL]

Hi,

I also use the 0603 package in maximum. If you don’t have to route a wire between the two pads it is no problem. Otherwise it is possible but needs some attention.

Best
Ben

[Mark]

If you are talking about solder paste then I work with 0402’s and up all the time. I think I could get away with 0201’s but maybe my eyes wouldn’t…

[jonhelge]

Thanks for your answers. Using larger components like 0805 to be able to easily route between the pads as NRL mentioned might be a good idea though.