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| Can I cut this pins in the back of Ergodone PCB? |
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| henriquebach:
I bought the Ergodone kit (an Ergodox clone) with the PCB, stabilizers and acrylic case, but when I was assembling the keyboard, those pins in the back are too long, blocking the bottom plate from closing. Since I'm new with soldering (this is my first) I preferred to not cut the wires and instead drill holes in the case (not a big deal because I didn't like the transparent case, but it was the only one available, I'm going to put some vinyl stickers or create one with MDF in a near future). I fixed the problem with holes in the bottom plate, but I'm wondering if I can shorten them without damaging the keyboard? |
| vvp:
You can can shorten them to about 2 mm length. Use sharp cutting nippers so that you do not exert bending force on the pins. |
| henriquebach:
--- Quote from: vvp on Tue, 18 April 2023, 06:13:46 ---You can can shorten them to about 2 mm length. Use sharp cutting nippers so that you do not exert bending force on the pins. --- End quote --- Thank you! |
| Claster79:
Ensure you have the necessary tools: You will need a good pair of wire cutters or flush cutters, fine-grit sandpaper or a file, and possibly a soldering iron (if the pins are soldered to the PCB). Examine the PCB: Carefully inspect the pins to determine if they are soldered to the PCB. If they are soldered, desoldering the pins may be necessary before shortening them. Measure and mark: Determine the desired length you want the pins to be and mark it on each pin individually. Double-check your measurements to ensure accuracy. Cut the pins: Use the wire cutters or flush cutters to trim the pins to the desired length. Cut them one at a time to maintain precision. Smooth the edges: After cutting, use fine-grit sandpaper or a file to smooth any rough edges or burrs left from the cutting process. This step is crucial to prevent any damage to the PCB or other components. Test and reassemble: Once the pins are trimmed and smoothed, test the keyboard to ensure proper functionality before reassembling it. Make sure the modified pins do not interfere with any other components or cause any connectivity issues. |
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