hi there
i was wandering if this might be due to a defective part or the copper pads are not that strong?
my neo pixel stick copper pads broke off the stick after i soldered pins to them is are there other points that can be used instead of the copper pads.
Could mine just have been a defective pcb?
thanks
Taner Yonar
neo pixel stick copper pads broke
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- Franklin97355
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Re: neo pixel stick copper pads broke
The pads are just copper on a substrate so they are not very strong. If you could post some photos perhaps we can give you some advice.
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Re: neo pixel stick copper pads broke
As Franklin says, the pad are just a copper layer on the pcb. They are not as structurally strong as a through-hole connection. Significant torque on a pin can cause the pad to detach from the surface - especially if the adhesive bond has been weakened due to an overheated solder joint.
You can strengthen them somewhat after soldering if you clean the joints and apply epoxy over them.
You can strengthen them somewhat after soldering if you clean the joints and apply epoxy over them.
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Re: neo pixel stick copper pads broke
how can i make this work again ?
i tried filing and scratching back the film to find copper again.
mine is the 4 surface mount pins type
i tried filing and scratching back the film to find copper again.
mine is the 4 surface mount pins type
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