Need new converter: 14.4v or 14.8v?
I need to replace my Iota converter and have been considering the Progressive Dynamics 9245 converter. I have noted there are 2 models: one that goes to 14.4 v in boost and another that goes to 14.8v...
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Rude n Crude De-Soldering...
Spread thin coat of electrolytic grease over areas you don't want molten solder to stick to...
Using a can of pressurized computer "puff puff" cleaning air and a pair of goggles, heat the area to the point where solder liquefies then give it a blast of air through the straw.
Clean greased areas to be worked on with a Q-tip and auto gasoline dry (alcohol). Grease up the area you just worked on.
This is real "Bring Your Bowie Knife To A Steakhouse" technique, but it's a lot faster than solder wick braid plus the PC side of the board gets greased in the process...
Spread thin coat of electrolytic grease over areas you don't want molten solder to stick to...
Using a can of pressurized computer "puff puff" cleaning air and a pair of goggles, heat the area to the point where solder liquefies then give it a blast of air through the straw.
Clean greased areas to be worked on with a Q-tip and auto gasoline dry (alcohol). Grease up the area you just worked on.
This is real "Bring Your Bowie Knife To A Steakhouse" technique, but it's a lot faster than solder wick braid plus the PC side of the board gets greased in the process...
