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PL1:

--- Quote from: rCadeGaming on December 19, 2012, 07:57:28 pm ---having a soldering iron and knowing how to use it pretty important in this hobby.

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I agree that knowing how to solder is an important skill -- as is crimping.

Ideally, people should learn both methods then use the one that works for the application at hand.


--- Quote from: rCadeGaming on December 19, 2012, 07:32:50 pm ---You seem to have misread the tone of my comments on AVR encoders.  There's no need for so much hostility.

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The main reason for the strong pushback was that the only AVR Encoder I've seen mentioned here is the one by Degenatrons that has expanded into the KADE project.

It looked like the issues you raised were aimed at this project.

Thought you knew the evolution of the KADE.   :dunno


--- Quote from: rCadeGaming on December 19, 2012, 07:32:50 pm ---I really don't see how I was "thread-crapping."  I made no statement of fact about encoders.  I just said I'd like to know.  I didn't realize it was so inflammatory, and IMNSHO I think all the insults and hostility are completely uncalled for.  If you're going to crucify everyone who asks questions, we won't have much of a forum.

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I have no heartburn with questions being asked, but some questions contain potentially offensive implications.

The 9-11 "Truthers" are an example of how "just asking questions" can be offensive to an informed listener.

If no offense was intended, then let's consider the AVR question answered (Degenatrons' AVR Encoder and KADE work great, no problems with the concerns expressed) and get back to sharing holiday cheer.   :cheers:


Scott

edekoning:
I don't have a soldering iron, and never used one. I don't think I will be needing one either. I had also never crimped a wire until recently. I bought a semi-decent Knipex crimper for unshielded open-barrel f-type connectors. The few crimps I have made so far, have all been flawless and were so easy to do.

I looked up those d-sub connectors, and saw that they go up to 50 connections!. However, the crimp style versions are very expensive, especially those pins: 50 for 6,-. In the end, for me, its cheaper to buy a new encoder than it is to buy these d-sub crimp connectors and a pin extraction/insertion tool. The solder version will be a lot cheaper though, but then I would need to invest in a soldering station and spend time learning how to actually solder. In the end I will probably just go whatever route is easiest / most convenient. Even if that means spending 20,- more.

spystyle:
Soldering is incredibly easy - if anyone wants a simple soldering tutorial with pics, let me know.

JMB:

--- Quote from: spystyle on December 20, 2012, 01:06:35 pm ---Soldering is incredibly easy - if anyone wants a simple soldering tutorial with pics, let me know.

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I'd love to see one if you are willing to do it. Thanks!

Nephasth:

--- Quote from: JMB on December 20, 2012, 02:06:05 pm ---
--- Quote from: spystyle on December 20, 2012, 01:06:35 pm ---Soldering is incredibly easy - if anyone wants a simple soldering tutorial with pics, let me know.

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I'd love to see one if you are willing to do it. Thanks!

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Plenty of tutorials on youtube.

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