08-27-2019, 11:20 AM
(08-23-2019, 06:15 AM)nohika Wrote: @luisito, Would it be worth desoldering the joints to re-solder them for practice? (if the board actually did fry itself) I got some desoldering braid and some flux and want to learn how to use it.
Is there a way to get like, a board to practice on and just solder and solder for fun? (So to speak) I've tried googling but I don't know if I know the right terminology.
(I did also get an email today that the Zeros w Headers are back in stock so I did get one of those to make my life easier. But, I still want to learn how to do this.)
If you got a few spare change to spend, then I would recommend to get a couple of prototype pcbs and a few 40 pin headers. And just practice soldering the headers into the pcbs. Both parts are inexpensive at aliexpress for example.
Definitely worth to reuse your pi 0, even if it is just for the sole purpose of learning. From your pictures, inly the soldering needs improvement, so the board should still work.
But before you practice, make sure your equipment is working properly. Like I mention before, your soldering iron may not be clean or not reaching proper temperature.
Good luck and have fun!
