So if you haven't read it elsewhere already, I successfully as assembled one PocketBone unit last night.

The guys at @oshpark did a write up so I don't have to ... but I will anyways. :)

https://hackaday.io/page/3102-manual-assembly-of-kicad-pocketbone

The custom vacuum SMT pickup tool arrived special order from David Anders (prpplague) @Dave's Dev Lab.

It allowed me to pickup tools with the greatest of ease.

Paste was applied using the nice steel stencil from OSH stencils. Notice the nice clean release.

Next I slowly and carefully placed the components.

Here is the final placement before throwing it in the oven.

I used a basic toaster oven with a Reflowster controller attached.

http://reflowster.com/

Sorry for the poor quality of the video. I will be trying to make a better video this weekend.

Here is the finished board in all of its glory. It boots! \o/