I ordered a MiniTools test clip to start experimenting with flashing EEPROMs. There was no information on the retailer’s website regarding the width of the pins. This is what I got:

I asked MiniTools if they have any solution to this. They said “no”. I then realized that this clip was probably meant for soldering. Which I haven’t had the energy to learn yet.

I ended up buying the expensive Pomodo one.

The flashing went well.

  • durinn@programming.devOPEnglish
    4·
    13 days ago

    Thank you for teaching me that! :D

    We don’t have repair cafes where I’m from :(

    However! I have been thinking about learning how to solder lately! :) Some basic equipment shouldn’t cost too much, right? And with the world wide web at my fingertips, what could go wrong. :D 🔥🔬🔩 (couldn’t find a “solder” emoji, so I did “melt microscopic metal”)

    • Treczoks@lemmy.world
      4·
      13 days ago

      Depends… I started over 40 years ago with a simple, unregulated iron that was in the 5 dollar range. My current one is a Weller and costs about 300. And that is a cheap one.

      Before you start soldering electronics, though, I’d start with soldering the “cube” from straight wires, then proceed to solder simple parts to perfboards.