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- 06 Feb 2020, 06:24
- Forum: Kit assembly gallery
- Topic: Built Gigatron with IC sockets
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Re: Built Gigatron with IC sockets
I have successfully built a Gigatron and I chose to use IC sockets. See attached pics. Why use sockets? It allowed me to assemble the board and then test the sockets for power and shorts before inserting the ICs. Also, prevented too much heat being used when soldering and if an IC was faulty I coul...
- 31 Jan 2020, 06:43
- Forum: Kit assembly gallery
- Topic: Built Gigatron with IC sockets
- Replies: 6
- Views: 10149
Built Gigatron with IC sockets
I have successfully built a Gigatron and I chose to use IC sockets. See attached pics. Why use sockets? It allowed me to assemble the board and then test the sockets for power and shorts before inserting the ICs. Also, prevented too much heat being used when soldering and if an IC was faulty I could...