Hey Adafruit!
I recently purchased a pair of 32x32 LED panels (ID:1484). I noticed as I was opening them up that on one of the chips on the back, some of the solder had flowed together and was branched a pair of chip connectors. Should I try to desolder and fix this myself or is there something you all can suggest on this? Thanks! Image of issue attached
32x32 Matrix Chip Soldering Issue
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- borisv
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32x32 Matrix Chip Soldering Issue
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Re: 32x32 Matrix Chip Soldering Issue
I don't see that you say it, but you imply that this is just one of of the boards? A quick touch with a soldering iron and solder wick (or even without wick if you pull straight away from the chip with a clean iron tip) should clean it up. That'll save the wait for another display to be shipped. If that doesn't do the job we'll do something else.
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Re: 32x32 Matrix Chip Soldering Issue
the pads are connected together, its fine
- borisv
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Re: 32x32 Matrix Chip Soldering Issue
Thanks for the replies, everyone. I looked at both the boards and they are indeed connected. I appreciate your getting back to me to confirm, though.
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