-------- Original Message -------- From: Pičugins Arsenijscrimier@yandex.ru Apparently from: arm-netbook-bounces@lists.phcomp.co.uk To: Eco-Conscious Computing arm-netbook@lists.phcomp.co.uk Subject: Re: [Arm-netbook] asus eeepc 7inch, modifying it to accept a pc card Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 23:40:08 +0200
It seems to have a wide tip, so I'm wondering if it's suitable for soldering things like a 0.8-pitch connector...
It has a swappable solder iron head. The solder iron head I have looks like a screwdriver. It is about 3mm wide. I have bought another solder iron head. Shaped like a pencil.
The pocketchip's keyboard, just like the EEE PC keyboard, is not I2C by itself
I understand now. A controller is required. For i2c or usb.
I have an LCD panel that may work for you
I think the plan is to use the display the computer came with. I would want to know which display model it is I have. I have refrained from dismantling the display part because it was already difficult to remove the mainboard. The cabinet got some nicks.
checked Taobao and a PCMCIA socket there
Can you write a link?
I find the idea to turn an asus eeepc 7inch notebook into an EOMA68 housing very interesting
Yes, that should have been the email's subject but we are not starting a new post because of that.
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If the lid assembly in that netbook is standard, it should be relatively easy to get into. There will be screws hidden, usually under the rubber bumpers that prevent scuff marks from appearing on the keyboard/base part when you close the lid. Take out those screws and run a "spudger" or a small hobby knife (of the "exacto" variety) around the edge to release several inevitable sets of catches. The bezel should come right off.
You will likely have to then remove more screws to remove the LCD panel proper, as the information you want is on its back. Be careful with cables -- they are typically a little fragile -- and your netbook is old enough that repair parts sources on eBay are starting to dwindle...
ronwirring@Safe-mail.net writes:
-------- Original Message -------- From: Pičugins Arsenijscrimier@yandex.ru Apparently from: arm-netbook-bounces@lists.phcomp.co.uk To: Eco-Conscious Computing arm-netbook@lists.phcomp.co.uk Subject: Re: [Arm-netbook] asus eeepc 7inch, modifying it to accept a pc card Date: Sun, 11 Feb 2018 23:40:08 +0200
It seems to have a wide tip, so I'm wondering if it's suitable for soldering things like a 0.8-pitch connector...
It has a swappable solder iron head. The solder iron head I have looks like a screwdriver. It is about 3mm wide. I have bought another solder iron head. Shaped like a pencil.
I suggest a wide, flat solder iron tip and lots of flux (e.g. “Loethonig”). 0.8-pitch gets easier to solder with a technique called drag soldering. You bathe the connector in thick flux, then apply solder to the flat solder iron head, then slowly drag the solder ball across all contacts.
The flux prevents the solder ball from fusing adjacent pins.
I really recommend this over a sharp, thin-tipped solder head for narrow pitches.
-- Ricardo
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On Thu, Feb 15, 2018 at 8:55 AM, Ricardo Wurmus rekado@elephly.net wrote:
I suggest a wide, flat solder iron tip and lots of flux (e.g. “Loethonig”). 0.8-pitch gets easier to solder with a technique called drag soldering. You bathe the connector in thick flux, then apply solder to the flat solder iron head, then slowly drag the solder ball across all contacts.
The flux prevents the solder ball from fusing adjacent pins.
I really recommend this over a sharp, thin-tipped solder head for narrow pitches.
cool, thanks ricardo. does anyone else have any recommended techniques? there's a huge range of experience on this list.
l.
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