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Open Panzer Help / Re: 1/35 first build guidance.

« on: May 13, 2020, 08:36:43 AM »

Hi Luke,

Thanks for that. I know your all 8nto the bigger stuff buts that's not to say I'm not planning a 1/16 along the way.

One reason I like the STRV 103C is that's its turret less so steering and drive is enough... But im toying with how to control and actuate the elevation (which the Swedish engineers managed through suspension manipulation).

I'm keen on making as much as possible (even if it's building boards).

Thanks for the welcome again.

Rich

(Tschüss in German is like "Ciao" Italian or "see ya" in English)  😄

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Open Panzer Help / 1/35 first build guidance.

« on: May 13, 2020, 05:29:56 AM »

Hi all.

So... I'm new here. I have for many years had an unfinished full option Tamiya Sheridan on a shelf (the programming proved VERY difficult for some reason and it was shelved for a better day). And a Heng Long jagdpanther that is beside it.

What I'm keen on is the build. I have a 1/35 STRV 103C I want to RC and was thinking due to size the scout board would be best rather than the full TCB which I believe will be too big.

I was just wondering if anyone had already done similar 1/35 conversions with open panzer? 

And as a new I will have loads of questions, but will assist where I can. I am a mechanical designer by trade (automotive industry at the moment but my past includes handheld electronics, antennas etc). I'm not bad at soldering and make many of my own SMD PC s all hand soldered (including QFN packages). I'm a dab hand (since 1998) at 3D CAD including solid works, Catia, pro/E (Creo) and now at home fusion 360.

As I say. I will ask... But always try to help too.

Tschüss

(PS images Brit that's lived in central Germany for 7 years)

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Open Source Sound Dev / Re: SD socket hand solder?

« on: May 12, 2020, 10:26:16 AM »

It can be done. I've done it several times... with sausage fingers.

Normal SD sockets are easy as the pins are (depending on the brand of the socket) at the rear and easily accessible.

Micro SD is where the pain starts. The pins are under some of the shielding/top cage of the sockets. Either a tiny point solder iron (I'm so very lucky to have a solder station which can accommodate tiny tips) and tweezers or reflow paste (leaded is best) and a hot air rework soldering station. Just avoid direct heat on the plastic parts.

Like I say... Its possible but buy spares and try to practice or stick with the full size SD socket that's easy.

Edit: another thought. If your dead set on micro SD, you could try conductive adhesive if your willing to spend on it. Sourcing a free sample could be simple as calling up a supplier and asking as well.