Re: [Gumstix-users] Robostix and CFStix

[Dave H. <dhy...@gm...>]

Hi Roger,

On 2/21/06, Roger Mailler <ma...@ai...> wrote:
> I just received my robostix, connex 400xm, and CFStix.  I noticed that
> mounting the CFStix along with the robostix on the connex is not
> possible because of the power inputs on the robostix.  How are people
> handling this?  Are they cutting the power input posts so it all fits
> together?

Yeah - I complained about that too. I removed mine and soldered in
right angle ones.

Cutting the headers would be the simplest approach. If you ever need
them, you can replace them with right angle ones instead.

I'd cut the headers as close to the plastic as you can. If you need to
remove the headers, I'd nibble away at the plastic a bit, or even cut
the headers flush with the board. Then you can unsolder it one pin at
a time (which is easier than trying to unsolder two pins at a time).

One thing to be careful about, is not to use too much heat for too
long. The pads on the board are really small, and will lift off
easily.

I then used a solder sucker to remove all of the excess solder from
the holes and soldered a couple of right angle headers in their place.

--
Dave Hylands
Vancouver, BC, Canada
http://www.DaveHylands.com/