• Psaldorn
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    31 year ago

    I’ve just fucked up my 4th sofle RGB keyboard build and this image feels super relevant.

    The instructions say the flat led bit is the easiest but it’s the only part I can’t do. Hot air, all different tips, prayers, sacrifices. Tried it all.

    My blood is 50% liquid flux and my lungs are clogged by a kilo of solder blobs.

    I’ve ordered a batch of 15 new PCBs. If anyone has clues feel free to let me know. Maybe I need a giant iron like OPs image.

    • Psaldorn
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      21 year ago

      And then I watched a 1 minute video of someone reflowing a part by accident and I’ve just reflowed them all perfectly first time.

      Simultaneouly angry and happy