LabVIEW
can I programmatically control an xbox 360 console from a PC using a USB cable?
I don't believe that you will be able to solder to the pads themselves.
Go for the via's (through holes) just above and below the respective pads. You might need to clean away some solder resist from the PCB. You might consider practising on a similar circuit board before going for broke, if you have limited practical experience of soldering.
As an alternative you could just tape on a couple of wires with small copper pads or formed coils on the ends of them, a bit 'A Team' but less destructive to the controller perhaps?. My tip is to use that fabric gafa tape (SCOTCH brand). But watch out because it can get very sticky, if left on for a while. I wouldn't let the adhesive tape cover the other pads either but the rest of the cicruit board should have no problem with the adhesive. With this technique you should be able to recover the controller and work of some stress on Halo 3
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I shall watch with interest how you get on.
Good luck.
Go for the via's (through holes) just above and below the respective pads. You might need to clean away some solder resist from the PCB. You might consider practising on a similar circuit board before going for broke, if you have limited practical experience of soldering.
As an alternative you could just tape on a couple of wires with small copper pads or formed coils on the ends of them, a bit 'A Team' but less destructive to the controller perhaps?. My tip is to use that fabric gafa tape (SCOTCH brand). But watch out because it can get very sticky, if left on for a while. I wouldn't let the adhesive tape cover the other pads either but the rest of the cicruit board should have no problem with the adhesive. With this technique you should be able to recover the controller and work of some stress on Halo 3
.I shall watch with interest how you get on.
Good luck.
Looks OK, but test with a multimeter between the connection and that ground plane before powering up.
Many, many years ago I remember demonstrating in my haste, a circuit to my Father. Only to have bits of fluff floating around the living room after a small but loud pop. Bit of a problem with the Vero (strip) board, a capacitor and rushing in my excitement. I learnt a valable lesson that day!
Many, many years ago I remember demonstrating in my haste, a circuit to my Father. Only to have bits of fluff floating around the living room after a small but loud pop. Bit of a problem with the Vero (strip) board, a capacitor and rushing in my excitement. I learnt a valable lesson that day!
