Re: Soldering control connections vs. terminals


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Posted by Just Michael on 23, 2001 at 1:57 PM:

In Reply to: Soldering control connections vs. terminals posted by tommyV on 23, 2001 at 11:57 AM:

: Greetings,

: Super info here guys thanks.

: I have seen projects with soldered connections and crimp terminal connections. Which is better ?

It is personal preference. The advantage with the crimp terminal connections is that you can pull them off of your switches if needed (like a bad switch). Also you can't accidentally burn yourself. Soldered on ones take longer to get off.

: Issue being for me I can solder (now) after 12 joystick projects faster and better than I can crimp.

: I heard the heat from the iron can damage internal connections in cherry switches...not happened to me YET. I have found it much easier to make common ground loops soldering. Plus the solder connections SEEM to make a faster connection...can't proove it :)

: Also those looking to solve the monitor issue another answer exists...I use a ATI 128 (Rage Pro Fury) with S-video out and a monitor from a security system...a 21" RGB so it displays 320x240 very nicely in ArcadeOs.

: Thanks,

: tommyV




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