I have the wires with resistor + diode soldered to them ready to go, I need to go buy a new battery for my multimeter tomorrow so I can measure for shorts as I'm soldering but I should be able to do the mod tomorrow. The size of the pads for the RGH itself is a little intimidating, smaller than anything I've soldered, but the same principles still apply so should be doable.
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The Real Jdbye
DinohScene
I use a small philips precision screwdriver to pop the clamps off, after having done 100s of 360s, It comes natural to me haha ;p
Sounds like you're almost there!
Got some pics of the install and solder job?
Sounds like you're almost there!
Got some pics of the install and solder job?
The Real Jdbye
I don't think I even need to measure for shorts. I avoided running the exposed part of the wires over any other pads or components. The hardest one (nearest the X-clamp) isn't touching anything, though it's hard to tell from that angle.
Soldering wasn't too bad. One of the components near the hardest one looks a bit crooked, but I don't think I caused that, it was probably always like that.
Soldering wasn't too bad. One of the components near the hardest one looks a bit crooked, but I don't think I caused that, it was probably always like that.
SylverReZ
Good soldering, Jdbye. But I would use fine kynar wire for the joints.
The Real Jdbye
I hate kynar wire. Silicone insulated wire is so much easier to work with. I've seen it recommended by modders too. In fact, the wire suggested for GC Picoboot is the exact wire I'm using (but 26 awg instead of 30)
SylverReZ
I can understand why the wire is more thicker.
DinohScene
looking pretty good!
SylverReZ
That first image, you might want to reflow those pads.
The Real Jdbye
Planning on keeping the Pico in there in case I ever need to reflash for some reason, so I hot glued it in place. This hot glue is pretty easy to get off though.
SylverReZ
Still, pretty good job with the soldering. 
SylverReZ
Unless the hot glue was epoxy then that is a problem.
The Real Jdbye
@SylverReZ The pads didn't seem to want to take much solder, I think the solder was just getting sucked down underneath. They seem to be firmly attached though.
SylverReZ
Yay!
SylverReZ
I should start to do my Falcon X360.
The Real Jdbye
Are there any good sources for custom boot animations?
SylverReZ
You could try googling to find some.
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