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Removing (And Reusing) Mill Max Sockets

Removing (And Reusing) Mill Max Sockets

Sometimes you have to remove Mill Max sockets. Here's how you can remove them and (hopefully) reuse them. At $0.30-$0.50 each socket, the cost of Mill Maxing really adds up...

Removing (And Reusing) Mill Max Sockets

Sometimes you have to remove Mill Max sockets. Here's how you can remove them and (hopefully) reuse them. At $0.30-$0.50 each socket, the cost of Mill Maxing really adds up...

Cleaning Up After Soldering

Cleaning Up After Soldering

Soldering's fun but it leaves a sticky mess when you're done. Rosin core is amazing while you're using it, until you've finished and realize it's splattered all over your board....

Cleaning Up After Soldering

Soldering's fun but it leaves a sticky mess when you're done. Rosin core is amazing while you're using it, until you've finished and realize it's splattered all over your board....

Daughterboard Pinouts

Daughterboard Pinouts

How to quickly determine the JST Pinout of a daughterboard When retrofitting a PCB into a keyboard case, one of the most common issues is ensuring that the daughterboard is...

Daughterboard Pinouts

How to quickly determine the JST Pinout of a daughterboard When retrofitting a PCB into a keyboard case, one of the most common issues is ensuring that the daughterboard is...

Removing JST Cable Pins

Removing JST Cable Pins

Sometimes, you just need re-order the pins on a JST cable. Whatever the reason, this is easily achieved with an X-acto blade* and a little bit of delicacy. Gently use...

Removing JST Cable Pins

Sometimes, you just need re-order the pins on a JST cable. Whatever the reason, this is easily achieved with an X-acto blade* and a little bit of delicacy. Gently use...