Back tracking questions :(

[subzer0effect]

Ok in light of my rewiring the cartridge system 3 times, i figure i should ask the question before hand.
how much should i really strip the wire for the cart relocation? because the last time i did it, it did not turn out so hot.

 

[BoFoSho]

a couple mm to 2 cm.

 

[βeta]

I take off like 1.5mm thereabouts.

 

[subzer0effect]

and when looking at the board for the n64, the mobo has the holes in it, where the old pins used to be, basically what im asking is should i solder to the top of the whole or should i go straight through? because i've been going straight through the whole time

 

[βeta]

You don't solder to the hole. You solder to the joint ADJACENT to the hole.

 

[BoFoSho]

Solder to the red, NOT the blue

 

[subzer0effect]

i know that i solder to the outer holes, but do i solder inside the hole, in other words should i put the wire through the hole and solder it?

 

[βeta]

THERE ARE NO HOLES WHERE YOU SHOULD BE SOLDERING.

 

[Basement_Modder]

If he desoldered the expansion slot instead of violently ripping it off like most people do, there will be holes on the outside pins.

It doesn't matter how you solder to these, so long as you make solid connections. Just remember to tin both contacts and use flux, and you should be all set.

 

[βeta]

If you didn't violently tear it off, I suggest you do next time. It works way better.

 

[Basement_Modder]

If you didn't violently tear it off, I suggest you do next time. It works way better.

I love this forum.

 

[T-Berg]

Beta sure knows how to give great advice!

 

[XCVG]

I've found careful tearing works better than desoldering for a lot of things.

 

[ShockSlayer]

I've found careful tearing works better than desoldering for a lot of things.

THIS.

SS

 

[βeta]

Segaes don't know about my 9" industrial pliers.

 

[Basement_Modder]

Segaes don't know about my 9" industrial pliers.

Boiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii


Also-I have bigger pliers.

 

[Mako321]

Segaes don't know about my 9" industrial pliers.

You got some nice little sissy pliers there, don't you? OH YES HE DOES, OH YES HE DOES! *pulls on cheeks*

 

[Metalcookie]

I used Edward