EthanRoppBass
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Definitely a newb question, but I am building the Double Tracker pedal and I have no idea how the FV-1 is supposed to be attached to the PCB. There is no holes. do you just solder it on top?
How to attach FV-1
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If you've never done SMD I'd recommend 1 of 2 things(really both)
1) find someone who can solder smd well and have them do it(this is why Robert offers the option)
2) order some SMD practice kits from Bezosmart/AliExpress
Screw those up first and see how you feel about it later.
Other options:
Buy another board with the fv-1 prepopulated
Watch a few hours of how tos on YouTube and wing it
Get another guitarist/double track your guitars
1) find someone who can solder smd well and have them do it(this is why Robert offers the option)
2) order some SMD practice kits from Bezosmart/AliExpress
Screw those up first and see how you feel about it later.
Other options:
Buy another board with the fv-1 prepopulated
Watch a few hours of how tos on YouTube and wing it
Get another guitarist/double track your guitars
EthanRoppBass
New member
I'm currently leaning towards the youtube and winging it route... but I might try some practice kits firstIf you've never done SMD I'd recommend 1 of 2 things(really both)
1) find someone who can solder smd well and have them do it(this is why Robert offers the option)
2) order some SMD practice kits from Bezosmart/AliExpress
Screw those up first and see how you feel about it later.
Other options:
Buy another board with the fv-1 prepopulated
Watch a few hours of how tos on YouTube and wing it
Get another guitarist/double track your guitars
owlexifry
Well-known member
#1 tip with SMD - you'll wanna be getting familiar with flux gel / paste.
- other than assisting/easing the binding of solder to metals (by reducing oxidation/air exposure), it's got this magical property that makes solder fuck off to where it's supposed to be (on solder pads), and minimizes and/or prevents solder bridging between pads
3rd option. Pick up some projects that have smt pads, such as one of the fet based drives that have both. It will give you practice usinf a $0.50 jfet instead of a $20 fv1
airbud
Well-known member
this is what i'm about to do lol, it's been worth the extra 4 bucks to have Robert take on the soldering (3/3 so far have been great).
gonna shill for the hydra delay here too
EthanRoppBass
New member
I ended up just going for it after some youtube tutorials and buying some flux paste. It's not the prettiest, but for a first try at surface mount soldering, I think it went pretty well. Dont think I somehow ruined the chip, but I guess I won't know that for sure until I get to test the pedal
GizzWizzKing
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Looks better than my first fv-1 and mine worked so I think you'll be fine.
Paradox916
Well-known member
Ummm… I think that chip might be upside down…
EthanRoppBass
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Holy shit I think youre right. Goddamn it, time to run it backUmmm… I think that chip might be upside down…
EthanRoppBass
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I have no idea how to get this offHoly shit I think youre right. Goddamn it, time to run it back
Paradox916
Well-known member
A hot air station is the most advisable way.
EthanRoppBass
New member
What if you don't have one and don't want to buy one?
Paradox916
Well-known member
You can try with a good solder sucker and wick or buy another PCB and chip, but honestly if you are even semi serious about the hobby, a reasonable hot air station isn’t that expensive…
GizzWizzKing
Well-known member
With a good solder sucker I would maybe be willing to try it. Not one of the plastic things. But also I'd be careful to give it some time between desoldering pads so you don't roast the chip.
EthanRoppBass
New member
Well its also an issue of I dont want to wait to buy one lol
airbud
Well-known member
a heat gun would work I think, then pick it up with tweezers. at least that's what I see the kids doing in the YouTube shorts.
I'm quickly approaching the day when I begin soldering surface mount components, and I'm nervous as hell. that being said I did solder transformers in the wrong direction in not one but two pedals and was able to save the day. it's amazing what can be desoldered with a little persistence and a ton of desoldering braid!
good luck, I'll stay tuned for the conclusion to this saga.
Robert
Reverse Engineer
Ship it back and I'll remove it / flip it around for you.
Removing it without a hot air gun is going to be difficult.
