[torontocbm] Re: Bugged firmware uIEC's and Jim Brain...
- From: james.m.alexander@xxxxxxxxx
- To: torontocbm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:14:04 -0500
Hey Gil,
For me it is a good deal. Each has different features. One thing I like about
the uIEC is its usable on all the 8bits
From the vic and later. Is able to fit inside a project box or the computer
itself. And doesn't need a PC for power
or anything else whilst in use. The price is quite reasonable too.
l8r
James
> Is Jim Brain's unit still a good buy compared to the other options?
> Gil
>
> On Sat, Dec 13, 2008 at 9:03 AM, Tom Luff <tomluff@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > Hi Dan,
> >
> > For any person new to the electrical soldering hobby I tell them all the
> > same thing. If you are buying your tools and supplies from a place like
> > Canadian Tire or Home Depot it is important to keep size in mind.
> >
> > Bigger is Not necessarily better despite what our woman say. You want to
> > solder small wires or components not weld pipes together, so blow torches
> > and solder from the pumping isle are out.
> >
> > All kidding aside what you should get is a soldering iron rated between 35
> > to 60 watts. 25 watts will work butt there will come a time when it will
> > not. Secondly the iron should have changeable tips. The Weller (brand
> > name) Irons I have, I have 2, both use tips that I can change from small
> > points to large wide blades (1/4" wide) and each size tip can be purchased
> > in different temperatures. The same size tips comes in 600, 700, 800 and I
> > think 900 degrees F. Start with a small round tip with a temperature of 700
> > degrees F. It will do a great deal of your jobs.
> > The rule of thumb I use is if after 5 seconds the solder has not flowed
> > then consider a larger tip.
> >
> > The longer you touch a hot soldering iron to a wire or board the more
> > damage it will do.
> >
> > Solder should be thin and have a flux core. I use about .060 " thick. Flux
> > is used for two main reasons 1) to help clean the surface(s) for the solder
> > to attach to, 2) it aids in the transfer of heat from the soldering iron to
> > the surface(s) being soldered.
> >
> > A few things to consider picking up would be a soldering iron stand, if one
> > is not supplied with your iron. To remove excess solder use Solder Wick or a
> > solder pump (also known as a solder sucker). And if you do not already wear
> > glasses a pair of safety glasses should be wore any time you cut or solder.
> > Even a pair of cheap sun glasses would be better than nothing.
> >
> > I will be at the TPUG meeting this coming Thursday if you would like to
> > discuss this further.
> >
> > Tom Luff
> > TPUG BoD
> >
> >
> >
> > --- On *Sat, 12/13/08, danielkovacs <danielkovacs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>* wrote:
> >
> > From: danielkovacs <danielkovacs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: [torontocbm] Re: Bugged firmware uIEC's and Jim Brain...
> > To: torontocbm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Received: Saturday, December 13, 2008, 4:43 AM
> >
> > Hello All;
> >
> > I've am very happy with the unit and have not had any real
> > concerns about it. I am planning on mounting it inside a
> > C64 this weekend, but I have just a couple of questions:
> >
> > - I am planning on building a new cable - can I use copper
> > (twisted pair from Cat 3/5 ethernet cable) in place of the
> > serial cable in the C64? Does this matter for this kind of
> > thing or should I get some of that stranded aluminum wire
> > that the serial cable is currently built with. I know with
> > electrical wiring you are not supposed to go from aluminum
> > to copper but does it matter with electronics?
> >
> > - I need to buy solder, what kind should I get? Will I
> > need flux? I will probably get a new soldering iron too, is
> > there anything specifc I should get? (I know you can get
> > them at different wattages).
> >
> > Dan
> >
> >
> >
>
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