D Dave R TVWBB Fan Aug 23, 2014 #1 Working on assembling my first heatermeter. After I solder in the 5V regulator sub-board (IC1) do I cut the legs shorter or just leave them 'long'? Dave
Working on assembling my first heatermeter. After I solder in the 5V regulator sub-board (IC1) do I cut the legs shorter or just leave them 'long'? Dave
J John Bostwick TVWBB Wizard Aug 23, 2014 #2 its better to cut everything short. as to minimize the chance of a short.
D Dave R TVWBB Fan Aug 23, 2014 #3 John, Thanks for the quick reply. I have already cut the legs of all of the other components (resistors, caps, etc.) shorter after soldering, just wasn't certain on this this one since it is 'thicker' material. Dave
John, Thanks for the quick reply. I have already cut the legs of all of the other components (resistors, caps, etc.) shorter after soldering, just wasn't certain on this this one since it is 'thicker' material. Dave
Bryan Mayland TVWBB Hall of Fame Aug 23, 2014 #4 I've never cut the legs on the 5V regulator. They're so short and thick it doesn't seem worth the trouble.
I've never cut the legs on the 5V regulator. They're so short and thick it doesn't seem worth the trouble.