Implementing the Mini PCE Express (mPCIe) based mounting system used in BrainBoardz does require access to some tools and supplies that are commonly available to electronics hobbyists:

• A hot air station
• A reusable mPCIe stencil (available from JLCPCB and the BrainBoardz store etc. )
• Lead free SMD solder paste
• A soldering iron with a fine chisel tip. Hakko T12-D08 tips or similar tips work well for this task.
• Thin solder wire for the mPCIe re-work on pins and pads. Thicker solder wire can be used for the two larger pads
• Resin and a solder wick for fixing any soldering issues
• An analog or digital microscope or a magnifier for verification/rework is strongly recommended

Alternatively, it is also (very!) possible to hand solder mPCIe connectors. For this we recommend:

• A soldering iron with a fine chisel tip. Hakko T12-D08 tips or similar tips work well for this task.
• Resin and a solder wick (for fixing any soldering issues)
• Thin solder wire for the mPCIe pins and pads. Thicker solder wire can be used for the two larger ground pads
• An analog or digital microscope or a magnifier for verification/rework is strongly recommended

We recommend that you apply liquid resin copiously and use the minimal amount of solder on the pins/pads to limit solder bridging.