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What my whole life feels like (programming.dev)
submitted 7 months ago by to c/ece@lemmy.world
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I ordered a MiniTools test clip to start experimenting with flashing EEPROMs. There was no information on the retailer's website regarding the width of the pins. This is what I got:

I asked MiniTools if they have any solution to this. They said "no". I then realized that this clip was probably meant for soldering. Which I haven't had the energy to learn yet.

I ended up buying the expensive Pomodo one.

The flashing went well.

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[–] [S] 4 points 7 months ago (1 child)

Thank you for teaching me that! :D

We don't have repair cafes where I'm from :(

However! I have been thinking about learning how to solder lately! :) Some basic equipment shouldn't cost too much, right? And with the world wide web at my fingertips, what could go wrong. :D 🔥🔬🔩 (couldn't find a "solder" emoji, so I did "melt microscopic metal")

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  • [–] 4 points 7 months ago

    Depends... I started over 40 years ago with a simple, unregulated iron that was in the 5 dollar range. My current one is a Weller and costs about 300. And that is a cheap one.

    Before you start soldering electronics, though, I'd start with soldering the "cube" from straight wires, then proceed to solder simple parts to perfboards.

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