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Sure, you might be able to solder the 14-pin SOIC, or maybe even the TQFP, with a good soldering iron. But how long does it take, and what do you do when your packages have no leads or thermal pads on the bottom? You have your sample components, and your new PCB just arrived. Now you face the hard part: assembling your board. Even with good eyes and a good soldering iron, it quickly gets tedious. But there is a better way: -Order a prototype stencil from www.pololu.com