Re: My A2 Hardware Projects

["Polymorph" <polymorph69@hotmail.com>]

PZ wrote:
> Mark McDougall wrote:
> > Another tip - use plenty of solder! Yes - the sucker works better if
> > there's plenty of solder on the joint. In fact, it's useless for
> > removing those residual bits that you're talking about. If you can't get
> > it in a few attempts, re-solder the joint and try again!
> >
> > If you *do* have a very small bit of residual solder, try heating the
> > joint and then wiggling the pin with a small screwdriver as you remove
> > the iron and the solder solidifies. This won't allow it to re-attach the
> > pin to the PCB in most cases.
>
> These a both great addendums Mark.  Fresh solder definately motivates
> better than the old moldy stuff already on the joint!  This is
> especially true for those extra stubbon pins.
>
> - Paul

Thanks for all the tips guys. Its definately given me some ideas to try
next time I get stuck with an ineffectual sucker.  :-)

cheers,
-p