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exxos wrote: 22 Jun 2023 11:54

PhilC wrote: 22 Jun 2023 11:25 @Cosmic Puppet doesn't look too bad but does look like unleaded solder, horrible stuff. Use leaded solder if you can :)

+1

Avoid the lead-free stuff! IMHO you be setting yourself up for a world of headaches using the stuff.

I am quite sensitive. They were painting some steps at the station this morning and I could smell the solvents in the paint!

Cosmic Puppet wrote: 22 Jun 2023 11:55 They were painting some steps at the station this morning and I could smell the solvents in the paint!

I can't stand paint like that. Stuffs my nose up and gives me bad headaches for days.

exxos wrote: 22 Jun 2023 11:57

Cosmic Puppet wrote: 22 Jun 2023 11:55 They were painting some steps at the station this morning and I could smell the solvents in the paint!

I can't stand paint like that. Stuffs my nose up and gives me bad headaches for days.

It's made me realise why water based still knackers me. Still paint, just without the solvents.
But yeah...I'm sure we could both spend an eternity moaning about all the things that should do one. :lol:

Tried my first Atari Screen Capture. Mouse is laggy and the counter feels slow but I'm happy for a first go:

Does anyone understand this aspect ratio? Have no idea how this came about but it looks quite good when recorded for some reason:


1184x840

2nd time soldering.

Cosmic Puppet wrote: 29 Jun 2023 19:35 2nd time soldering.

Looking good :D

exxos wrote: 29 Jun 2023 19:36

Cosmic Puppet wrote: 29 Jun 2023 19:35 2nd time soldering.

Looking good :D

Thanks. I found it easier with the soldering iron that exploded lol This doesn't seem to get hot enough even on the 450C maximum of the station.

Got the odd join that went perfectly, but ultimately it was a painful process. :lol:

I'll finish it though even if it takes a year lol

Cosmic Puppet wrote: 29 Jun 2023 19:40 I'll finish it though even if it takes a year lol

I work by that exact same logic :lol: :dualthumbup:

exxos wrote: 29 Jun 2023 19:47

Cosmic Puppet wrote: 29 Jun 2023 19:40 I'll finish it though even if it takes a year lol

I work by that exact same logic :lol: :dualthumbup:

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