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Post by Johnkenn on Dec 6, 2015 15:47:24 GMT -6
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Post by jcoutu1 on Dec 6, 2015 15:53:33 GMT -6
What's this?
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Post by wiz on Dec 6, 2015 16:10:41 GMT -6
VP28
(i looked at the bag of parts 8) )
go John!
cheers
Wiz
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Post by jcoutu1 on Dec 6, 2015 16:41:09 GMT -6
I'm not ready to attempt one yet and I've built a couple items now. Haha.
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Post by kcatthedog on Dec 6, 2015 16:47:33 GMT -6
just remember solder parts to board not laptop and its all good !
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Post by ericn on Dec 6, 2015 17:03:53 GMT -6
Read twice solder once !
Have kid and fire extinguisher near by!
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Post by Johnkenn on Dec 6, 2015 17:47:39 GMT -6
I figure if I screw something up, I can just hand it off to Joel.
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Post by jsteiger on Dec 6, 2015 17:56:01 GMT -6
You got this John!
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Post by tonycamphd on Dec 6, 2015 17:59:01 GMT -6
go for it JK, i'm psyched you're trying!
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Post by noah shain on Dec 6, 2015 19:26:47 GMT -6
You can do it!!! Just don't trim the leads and solder blobs TOO flush! Right jsteiger ? Hahahahahaha!!! |
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Post by tonycamphd on Dec 6, 2015 19:57:18 GMT -6
You can do it!!! Just don't trim the leads and solder blobs TOO flush! Right jsteiger ? Hahahahahaha!!! good name for a band "SolderBlobbs" |
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Post by kcatthedog on Dec 6, 2015 20:16:19 GMT -6
their mixes are so smooth and shiny , I think they use the silver bullet ?  JK go for it and remember to check part orientation and polarity My first c12 psu I put one cap the wrong way; how the fuck could I be so blind ? |
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Post by mobeach on Dec 6, 2015 20:29:39 GMT -6
I would have an anxiety attack if I tried that.
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Post by sean on Dec 6, 2015 20:30:59 GMT -6
The build threads for the CAPI stuff is so great that you can almost just look at the pictures and put it together. The VP28 really isn't much harder than anything else, just more time consuming.
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Post by jsteiger on Dec 6, 2015 20:45:34 GMT -6
Just don't trim the leads and solder blobs TOO flush! This can present a problem. Good thing for McGyvery  |
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Post by noah shain on Dec 6, 2015 22:27:48 GMT -6
Just don't trim the leads and solder blobs TOO flush! This can present a problem. Good thing for McGyvery True true!! So you guys know, I cut the component leads on one of my 553Fs so flush that I cut through the solder pad and cut the connection to the trace. An experienced tech fixed it. I must say that the 553s are wonderful sounding!! |
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Post by Johnkenn on Dec 6, 2015 22:59:08 GMT -6
I would post an update pic...but it looks exactly like the first pic. Been trying to decide whether I should F this thing up...
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Post by Gustav on Dec 6, 2015 23:27:33 GMT -6
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Post by Johnkenn on Dec 6, 2015 23:31:45 GMT -6
That's actually very helpful!!
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Post by Gustav on Dec 6, 2015 23:37:43 GMT -6
That's actually very helpful!! Most common mistake I see 1.Add solder to tip of iron. 2. Scrape off solder on (or around) the general area of the pad and terminal leg. If you follow the cartoon, you'll be fine. Some will argue you should cut the terminals first. Theres some theoretical validity to that, since cutting will stress the joint, but I would focus on getting it built, then worry about such details on your 5th build (or if you're taking it into space). Gustav |
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Post by formatcyes on Dec 6, 2015 23:45:48 GMT -6
Do something simple first don't wreck a VP28 learning how to soldier.
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Post by tonycamphd on Dec 7, 2015 0:22:44 GMT -6
just watch some video on youtube, then take an old piece of electronics "anything" thats in your garage that you never use, smash it on the ground, pull out the pcb's snip some components off, and then resolder them back on in any old place to see how it all feels 8)
the vp28's are pretty heavy duty double sided boards, you'd have to really hammer at it to damage it....
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Post by unit7 on Dec 7, 2015 1:54:18 GMT -6
I heard that Jeff gave weekend courses?.. Though the pics that leaked from the beginner course 'Soldering techniques with big beard' weren't pretty..
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Post by henge on Dec 7, 2015 11:46:30 GMT -6
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Post by henge on Dec 7, 2015 11:46:56 GMT -6
just watch some video on youtube, then take an old piece of electronics "anything" thats in your garage that you never use, smash it on the ground, pull out the pcb's snip some components off, and then resolder them back on in any old place to see how it all feels 8) the vp28's are pretty heavy duty double sided boards, you'd have to really hammer at it to damage it.... Excellent idea! |
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