Re: [Gumstix-users] Addition to soldering FAQ

[Jeffrey M. <je...@op...>]

On a related note, I would like to position the gumstix and the expansion 
boards apart from each other with a FPC ribbon cable, like the kind often 
used to connect an LCD panel to another PCB, in a flip phone for example. I 
think it would make a great addition to the accessories. Is it even possible 
to make one with the hirose connetors?

-Jeff

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Taylor" <log...@gm...>
To: <gum...@li...>
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: [Gumstix-users] Addition to soldering FAQ


Or perhaps some forward thinking individual could start selling a
hirose-to-ribbon-cable adaptor.  Mass production would keep quality up
and costs down and it's not like there isn't a market...

Dan

On 03/08/05, Andrew Plumb <ap...@gm...> wrote:
> [apologies if this reply gets duplicated]
> On 8/3/05, Dave Hylands <dhy...@gm...> wrote:
> > One of the FAQ items on this page
> >
> > http://www.gumstix.org/tikiwiki/tiki-view_faq.php?faqId=4
> >
> > says:
> >
> > Q: I had trouble manually soldering the Hirose connector. Using too
> > much solder did no good to the pads and I had a hard time removing all
> > short circuits :-( Any suggestions for improving my soldering?
> > A: Try using an oven for SMT soldering, such as
> >
> > http://www.seattlerobotics.org/encoder/200006/oven_art.htm
> >
> > :-)
> >
> > Another technique (called the Reflow Skillet) is described here:
> > http://www.sparkfun.com/tutorial/ReflowToaster/reflow-hotplate.htm
>
> A third option might be (I have yet to try it) to use a two-part
> conductive epoxy.  Paint the pads with one part and the device feet
> with the other part, then press to fit.
>
> Andrew.
>
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Dan Taylor

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