Applications of SM Resistors?

[sizemore]

So I am in limited space and would prefer to save as much as I can...my thoughts were to use a surface mount style resistor to save space. The question is there an issue using an SM resistor in a coaxial manner, not mounting it to a PCB? Theoretically I should just be able to solder it in line....

Thanks,
The S.

[mmyers]

I've soldered them inline and they are just floating. Just make sure the ends don't short on anything. Some of mine are "floating" over a metal frame so I just stuck a piece of kapton tape to the metal so the resistor doesn't short.

Martin Myers

[diezmon]

I've done the floating solder too.. but ended up using some clear caulk to "shrink wrap" it..  I was just to worried with it floating out in space like that

[sizemore]

Exactly what I was thinking! I was going to wrap it up with some capton tape. WIN!

The S.

[ike8120]

I do the floating method also and use a piece of shrink tubing.