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Title: Opening a Noppoo Choc Mini
Post by: dreamingftw on Thu, 16 June 2011, 11:47:05

Would anyone know how to open one? I'm trying to make ghetto reds but having trouble opening the case. And does anyone know if I would need to desolder and resolder the switches again or would I just be able to pop them off? Thanks in advance.

Title: Opening a Noppoo Choc Mini
Post by: CeeSA on Thu, 16 June 2011, 17:21:19

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Title: Opening a Noppoo Choc Mini
Post by: RiGS on Thu, 16 June 2011, 18:06:44

You have to desolder them to swap the springs.

Title: Opening a Noppoo Choc Mini
Post by: dreamingftw on Thu, 16 June 2011, 18:35:50

I tried to desolder them but for some reason, the solder wouldn't melt... I need a Solder 101 tutorial...

Title: Opening a Noppoo Choc Mini
Post by: noodles256 on Thu, 16 June 2011, 18:36:39

Quote from: dreamingftw;362026

I tried to desolder them but for some reason, the solder wouldn't melt... I need a Solder 101 tutorial...

what temp were you at?

Title: Opening a Noppoo Choc Mini
Post by: RiGS on Thu, 16 June 2011, 18:37:10

http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Soldering+Desoldering (http://geekhack.org/showwiki.php?title=Soldering+Desoldering)

Title: Opening a Noppoo Choc Mini
Post by: himynameisbunny on Thu, 16 June 2011, 18:39:34

The Noppoo is PCB mounted though? You shouldn't need to desolder anything.

Title: Opening a Noppoo Choc Mini
Post by: RiGS on Thu, 16 June 2011, 18:51:28

Nope, it is plate mounted.

Title: Opening a Noppoo Choc Mini
Post by: dreamingftw on Thu, 16 June 2011, 18:54:11

Yeah its plate mounted... I'm not sure what temp, but its a 220w iron. Is flux needed to help transfer heat. It doesn't seem like the solder is getting hot enough.

Title: Opening a Noppoo Choc Mini
Post by: himynameisbunny on Thu, 16 June 2011, 19:00:07

No wonder my Noppoo felt so solid. I always thought it was PCB mounted.

Title: Opening a Noppoo Choc Mini
Post by: alaricljs on Thu, 16 June 2011, 21:52:32

No, flux is for etching crud off whatever you're trying to solder together.  If you want better heat transfer get a dab of fresh solder on the tip.  The solder on new(er) PCBs is lead free and has a higher melting point and also lower heat conduction.

Title: Opening a Noppoo Choc Mini
Post by: Haes on Thu, 16 June 2011, 21:57:03

kbc poker is pcb mounted

Title: Opening a Noppoo Choc Mini
Post by: dreamingftw on Thu, 16 June 2011, 23:49:20

What kind of soldering iron would I need then? I will probably buy one that gets a higher temp. And what would be a good solder to look for to resolder the switches? Thanks

Title: Opening a Noppoo Choc Mini
Post by: alaricljs on Fri, 17 June 2011, 08:29:09

Do you seriously have a 200w soldering iron?  That is shockingly over powered.  My 60w adjustable Weller has no issue with lead free solder even when it's not at max power.  If you want more advice about solders and irons check out sparkfun (http://www.sparkfun.com/search/results?term=solder&what=tutorials) you can also get a lot out of the comments on the different soldering iron and lead items they sell.