I have to be honest and say that's not the best soldering job (quite a few pins could do with more solder as the pads aren't covered) but if it works and you're happy to get the iron out when/if problems arise it's a good first try.
Most importantly the finished build looks great - enjoy :thumb:
I have to be honest and say that's not the best soldering job (quite a few pins could do with more solder as the pads aren't covered) but if it works and you're happy to get the iron out when/if problems arise it's a good first try.
Most importantly the finished build looks great - enjoy :thumb:
It's not often we recommend to add more solder, usually there are small mountains there! For reference, this is about right.Show Image(https://www.keychatter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/keychatter_2015-08-12_00-20-24.jpg)
Anyway, this looks like the first build I should've done, so enjoy it :p
I have to be honest and say that's not the best soldering job (quite a few pins could do with more solder as the pads aren't covered) but if it works and you're happy to get the iron out when/if problems arise it's a good first try.
Most importantly the finished build looks great - enjoy :thumb:
It's not often we recommend to add more solder, usually there are small mountains there! For reference, this is about right.Show Image(https://www.keychatter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/keychatter_2015-08-12_00-20-24.jpg)
Anyway, this looks like the first build I should've done, so enjoy it :p
Haha, I agree, I didn't do the best job, started to get better as it went on but I also don't mind resoldering if necessary. Second board should look a lot nicer.
I will definitely add more solder with the second board.
I have to be honest and say that's not the best soldering job (quite a few pins could do with more solder as the pads aren't covered) but if it works and you're happy to get the iron out when/if problems arise it's a good first try.
Most importantly the finished build looks great - enjoy :thumb:
It's not often we recommend to add more solder, usually there are small mountains there! For reference, this is about right.Show Image(https://www.keychatter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/keychatter_2015-08-12_00-20-24.jpg)
Anyway, this looks like the first build I should've done, so enjoy it :p
Haha, I agree, I didn't do the best job, started to get better as it went on but I also don't mind resoldering if necessary. Second board should look a lot nicer.
I will definitely add more solder with the second board.
The build does look really good OP & honestly not using enough solder is the lesser of two evils VS using too much solder. If you run into any issues in the future with this build most likely all that'll need done to fix it, is to touch up & add some solder to the joints you went light on. Overall you did a good job on it though, all the switches look properly aligned so no caps are askew, & most importantly it is working. Just remeber to be less stingy with the solder on your next build & your golden! :)