I like the concept, but I think I may have a problem... Any ideas? http://www.batbuilds.com/webfolders/problem.jpg :-) -Adam Talbot
Randall Philipson wrote: > I don't have an account so I guess I can't edit the wiki, but anyone can feel > free to add the stuff, or if desired, I can work up something and submit it > for consideration. (I guess I would just submit an HTML attachment?). > > Obviously I'm not claiming any copyright on the photos. Public domain, share > them if you wish. > > Randy > > ---- Adam Talbot <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Yes, Please put that on the wiki. VERY COOL idea. >> -Adam Talbot >> ron minnich wrote: >> >>> can we get this on the wiki? It's a neat approach. >>> >>> thanks >>> >>> ron >>> >>> On 4/10/07, Randall Philipson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> >>> >>>> I've implemented an idea in an attempt to make hot plugging safer. I >>>> imagine it is something that people have already done, but have been too >>>> embarrassed to post. ( I, fortunately, have no shame ). It involves >>>> taking the little push tacks ubiquitous in the office environment and >>>> clipping off the needle point. I then super glue them to the top of my >>>> flash (I only recommend this for PLCC. With DIPs, and whatever else, you >>>> are probably better off with the chip pullers). Pictures of my >>>> experiments are shown here; >>>> >>>> http://members.cox.net/rtphilipson/knob1.jpg >>>> http://members.cox.net/rtphilipson/knob2.jpg >>>> >>>> So far it has been very successful. I have not had a knob fall off (yet). >>>> With the PLCC I think this is a much safer way to hotplug than using a >>>> chip puller. If I ever do have one fall off, I'll have a future post >>>> about recovery techniques :o). The most important point is to shave off >>>> the resulting nub left when cutting off the needle point so that you have >>>> a flat surface to glue. I recommend a dremel tool grinder. Although I've >>>> had success using a scissor blade (takes a long time). If you have a BIOS >>>> sticker on top, you'll need to peel that off and clean off the glue >>>> thoroughly. >>>> >>>> One of the drawbacks is that the chip part number is covered up. If you >>>> have several chips types to deal with, this can be a problem. I've >>>> implemented a color coding system that works well since I only have a >>>> couple of chip types to deal with. >>>> >>>> FWIW, >>>> >>>> Randy >>>> >>>> > > -- linuxbios mailing list linuxbios@linuxbios.org http://www.linuxbios.org/mailman/listinfo/linuxbios
