Lathe Electronic Leadscrew Part 13: Assembling a Bed-Of-Nails PCB Test Fixture

In preparation for selling PC boards for the electronic leadscrew, I'm putting together a bed-of-nails (POGO pin) test fixture so I can test the boards without soldering on connectors. I show how I aligned the pins and got them all to the same height to mesh properly with the board under test.
I tried a few different kinds of solder and flux before finding a combination that worked properly.
Stuff used in this video:
*This site contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated
POGO Pins P75-E2/E3 (eBay*): ebay.to/2VYLLhE
Chipquik Water Wash No-Clean Tack Flux (Amazon*): amzn.to/32NdZOI
Kester #951 No-Clean Flux Pen (Amazon*): amzn.to/2KfuZq4
Hakko FX-951 Soldering Station (Amazon*): amzn.to/2XB9CD0
Hakko 611-2 Dual Solder Reel Stand (Amazon*): amzn.to/2H0Yhaf
StickVise PCB Vise (Amazon*): amzn.to/2YIvyxq
High Temperature ESD Safe Mat (Amazon*): amzn.to/2Xz0n6D

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  • @johnhughes4697
    @johnhughes46974 жыл бұрын

    The quality and content of your channel is perfect. you dont need to change anything. Well done James!

  • @ChrisMower
    @ChrisMower4 жыл бұрын

    James I have been an electronics engineer for more years than I care to admit to, and I’m usually familiar with about 99% of what you show in your videos. However I watch them because they are well paced, interesting, varied, and most importantly I usually learn that 1% that I didn’t know! So keep up the good work.

  • @bobuk5722
    @bobuk57224 жыл бұрын

    Hi James, oh, yes, I agree with those below who want/need to see the detail. I intend buying the kit, I want to know it's a well thought out and well tested quality product! I get very frustrated with channels that just show the end result, not the nitty gritty of how to get there. I know time is short for some people but this is highly educational information being delived by a very good presenter. Keep doing what you are doing. BobUK.

  • @lkw6640
    @lkw66404 жыл бұрын

    Personally I love your presentations. Please don't change a thing. I hate it when I search for a "how to" video and only get a glossed over "look what I did" video with no "how to" in it. It's a complete waste of my time. Luv your vids buddy! Again, please keep it up!

  • @shalehausler4383
    @shalehausler43834 жыл бұрын

    I like the slower pace and detail. These are perfect for learning! Dont change a thing.

  • @richardcurtis556
    @richardcurtis5564 жыл бұрын

    I am a novice to the subject matter of these videos - most especially the electronics parts. Please don't cut out the details because that is where, for me, the learning resides.

  • @user-fz9yy3ki7j
    @user-fz9yy3ki7j

    Some of us appreciate a calm in depth detailed project assessment. No marketing hype, no express speed marketing, only thoughtful assessment for people who want to learn. Please continue being the antidote to drama.

  • @kermitfrog1897
    @kermitfrog18973 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you about the amount of detail in videos being very important. I appreciate you including these details, and I also feel that I learn a lot more this way. Others who leave out the details don't realize that for someone to build their projects these details are necessary, and take for granted that all their viewers understand everything they are trying to convey. It's one thing to create something from your own vision because you can see clearly what you want that to be, but more difficult to create something from someone elses vision because it's not as clear and you can't see inside that persons head. Thanks for all you do.

  • @jonlorton9604
    @jonlorton96044 жыл бұрын

    I agree with the earlier comments, I don't appreciate flashy presentation. Your pace and detail is just about perfect. Many thanks from the UK.

  • @mattsigafoose3491
    @mattsigafoose34913 жыл бұрын

    you provide many "ah ha!" moments that those other channels tend to skip or even create. Keep up the valued content.

  • @bobapthorpe
    @bobapthorpe4 жыл бұрын

    Love the focus on the test jig and software; this is a critical aspect of manufacturability that is rarely shown.

  • @billsmith5166
    @billsmith51664 жыл бұрын

    I don't want to stroke your ego too much, but you're a natural teacher. I always shoot spitwads at the screen when I'm watching KZread, but I stop when you're on... also, I can't wait to see the final product! I think that's the problem with some of the comments that you're seeing. I think it's less about subject and pace than that they want this thing last week. Keep up the good work.

  • @MrPatdeeee
    @MrPatdeeee4 жыл бұрын

    Regardless of the adage that "one size fits all", we DO have different "size's". Thus, James "fits to a glove" what my "size" is. So as for me he is what fits what I want. Others may have other "size's. To each his own.

  • @vitormhenrique
    @vitormhenrique4 жыл бұрын

    I'm also in the group that like the details and actually learning.....

  • @davewilliams6172
    @davewilliams61724 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe that some people want a fast pace "look what I can do" style, I think your content and pace is perfect. I have every intent of building one of these some day and the last thing I want is to miss something important just because the video is getting near 10 minutes long!

  • @Chromevulcan
    @Chromevulcan Жыл бұрын

    I could not agree more with your opening statement. I love the detail. You can't learn much in one or two 15 minute videos.

  • @danmiller6880
    @danmiller68804 жыл бұрын

    A big part of the reason I keep eagerly coming back to your channel

  • @georgepeoples1209
    @georgepeoples12094 жыл бұрын

    Good for you. I enjoy as much detail as possible. There is plenty of content out there for short attention spans.

  • @LabRatJason
    @LabRatJason4 жыл бұрын

    Keep rockin' the detail. This is the ONLY series I've watched that really made me think: "I could do that."

  • @rseichter
    @rseichter

    Please continue to provide detailed videos that allow folks like myself to learn new things. While I am familiar with some aspects of this particular project and might dial up the playback speed a bit, the majority of the project is completely new to me. Your thorough approach makes it a joy to learn, and I thank you for all the work and time you invest in producing content that stands out due to the attention to detail. In the age of TikTok and instant gratification, your videos are a much appreciated alternative.