Tom Gardner wrote:
I had a huge struggle with soldering a couple of DB-9 connectors, my
vision and fine motor control just aren't what they used to be. And,
I only had to make 5 connections on the DB-9's, it took me close to an
hour. These are for a DRO, I've been using a break-out box until now
on the mismatched scales and display. Remember, the display bit the
dust a while ago.

I did have the connectors locked in a miniature vice but I couldn't
think of any other techniques that would help.

I use a magnifier with a circular flourescent bulb . I find it helps if I
can actually SEE what I'm soldering . Just finished assembling a K179
stepper motor driver board ...

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Snag