Step 5: IC U R OK
There's a little "U" shaped gap on the IC socket as well as the PCB board. Line up the IC socket to the PCB. (Remember you're going to solder the IC socket not the actual IC to the board).
This is also a little annoying- you may need to hold the socket into place with your finger as you solder at least one end in. It may be easier to just put the entire board on the end of your table for the first few soldering points. After that you can move the board back to your vice since the socket will not fall out.
Solder everything, and then stick the IC on top. Remember to also line up the IC (has the "U" drown on it) with the socket. There's a dark circle on the IC, which should be facing the serial port when oriented properly.
This is also a little annoying- you may need to hold the socket into place with your finger as you solder at least one end in. It may be easier to just put the entire board on the end of your table for the first few soldering points. After that you can move the board back to your vice since the socket will not fall out.
Solder everything, and then stick the IC on top. Remember to also line up the IC (has the "U" drown on it) with the socket. There's a dark circle on the IC, which should be facing the serial port when oriented properly.
Remove these ads by
Signing UpFlag this comment as:
Not NiceInappropriateSpam
pierson
says:
Nov 17, 2007. 6:48 AMReply
To make it easier to solder the socket into the board, put a small rubber band (or two, one on each end, if you can't center just one rubber band perfectly) around the socket and the board. Then you can turn the board upside down without the socket falling out. You only need it until you have enough solder holding the socket in place. Then you can use the soldering iron to melt the rubber bands and snap your fingers. Ouch!
Visit Our Store »
Go Pro Today »
