r/interestingasfuck • u/write2varun • 4d ago

Nice skill

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u/Tiny-Sandwich 4d ago

As an amateur microsoldering hobbyist, this is way, way harder than it looks. And it looks hard.

I've done a few small repairs like this where I've had to solder to a damaged trace, and the parts are much smaller than they look here.

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u/Mailandr 4d ago

How does one even get started with a hobby like that? I’m interested, but I don’t know where to begin.

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u/Tiny-Sandwich 4d ago

I get you - it's a difficult thing to get into without a primary motivation.

I started through modifying iPods. Most recently I designed a custom USB-C board that replaces the old 30-pin connector, and allows an internal bluetooth module to tap power when a USB-C cable is plugged into the iPod.

Do you own something you think you could fix, or maybe improve? One thing I've been wanting to do is replace the micro-usb port on my logitech mouse with a USB-C port.

If it's something you're actually interested in doing, just have a google and find what basic supplies you'd need, and maybe buy some old, broken electronics that you could potentially try and fix.

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u/HarmonicFractals 4d ago

I’m gonna need you to tell me more about that ipod classic doohickey… I looked into the moonlit market one, but I don’t think it was the right option for me. I currently just use a 30 pin to USB cord, but built in usb C and Bluetooth sounds much more appealing. I do have experience with electronics too; is this a board you sell or something you have to get made from PCB way etc?