someusr
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Joined: Sun Mar 06, 2016 11:48 am

Trying to solder buttons, raspberry.

Sun Mar 06, 2016 11:51 am

Hi,

ive been trying to resolder a SNES USB contoller board to fit into a handheld console with my old raspberry.
So now i cut the pcb and want to solder the buttons to it.
But i have never done something like this before and Im really not sure if its gonna work like this. I made some pics for you on how i am planning on soldering the buttons. Maybe you can take a look, check if its correct or maybe give me some advice.
here are the pics.

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I know that there is a tutorial on adafruit, but my pcb looks kinda different. Especially that i cant find 1 common ground on each pcb, but have to use at least 2. I dont even know if thats gonna work :D . Wish i had a multimeter...Gonna buy one on tuesday....

thanks for you help!

someusr
Posts: 6
Joined: Sun Mar 06, 2016 11:48 am

Re: Trying to solder buttons, raspberry.

Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:48 am

i have to connect them to the plue part right? :D

like this

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dont wanna mess up my only controller.... please confirm

scotty101
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Re: Trying to solder buttons, raspberry.

Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:52 am

Looks ok.

You'll need to scrape off the 'blue stuff' in order to be able to solder wires to it. The blue stuff is called 'solder resist' so obviously, it resists being soldered.
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