Tayda OP07CPs?

[jimilee]

Did you run a razor blade between the tracks to check for bridges. Also, I found that, with strip board, it’s easier to take a picture of the back and zoom in real close to really see the solder joints. Bad ones tricky to see on vero, sometimes.

 

[mkstewartesq]

Did you run a razor blade between the tracks to check for bridges. Also, I found that, with strip board, it’s easier to take a picture of the back and zoom in real close to really see the solder joints. Bad ones tricky to see on vero, sometimes.

I haven’t tried the photo trick (mainly through a good magnifying glass) – so I’ll try that.

But I have gone between the tracks multiple times with a small flathead screwdriver, then a small kitchen knife, and then actually even a small hobby hacksaw that had a long straight blade. I also reflowed all the joints multiple times (which then necessitated going back over the tracks each time with a blade just to be safe – it’s a never-ending cycle ).

 

[Locrian99]

I haven’t tried the photo trick (mainly through a good magnifying glass) – so I’ll try that.

But I have gone between the tracks multiple times with a small flathead screwdriver, then a small kitchen knife, and then actually even a small hobby hacksaw that had a long straight blade. I also reflowed all the joints multiple times (which then necessitated going back over the tracks each time with a blade just to be safe – it’s a never-ending cycle ).

Couple years ago I decided my time was more valuable than stripboard. So many hours troubleshooting a circuit just to find the layout was wrong etc. not to mention 30x30 boards with a kajillions cuts and as many jumpers. Just spend 8 bucks on the board . Or learn to make the easy ones in diptrace.