Re: My A2 Hardware Projects

["PZ" <skierpaul@yahoo.com>]

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