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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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[–] 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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