UK Modding Supplies
 

OK all you UK modders:

where can I find all the stuff I need to get modding. I know where I am getting my Iron and tip from (antex.co.uk), and I know where to find the Flux, Desolder, Kynar Wire and Fibreglass Pen, but I am trying to find some 22AWG wire for the CLK/Ground/Power etc, and can't find ANYTHING in the UK? If anyone knows where I can get it please tell me, and if you know of anything else which may be useful, that'd be good to know too. I have a nice big wooden table to work at, plenty of light and an engineer's eyeglass, so thanks a lot for any help...

Oh yes, and before I forget, any tips on those VIAs. I looked on the net and think i'm pretty sorted, but any real experienced modders on these topics may be able to give some real useful advice on these things. They are all that worry me really. I'm already a pretty good basic solderer, I just need some practice on a PS2 before I do one for real. TIA...

LUFCfan :D (can't wait to get some PRACTICE in, LOL!)

Hey! I found some - Maplin's search feature is sh**e! I searched it twice and couldn't find it - good job google did! Right, so I know where to get the Flux, Solder, Iron, Kynar, 22SWG Wire, Desolder etc. I am thinking of doing a Duo as my first chip after I've had my practice. Where can I get one of those cheap in the UK. Thanks in advance, LUFCfan :)

Hey lufcfan..... here is a post I made about soldering to via's. Its what works for me EVERY time!

http://www.fileforums.com/showthread...threadid=58172

Good luck.

Cheers Spedmetal! I'll be sure to give it a go..

http://www.radionics.ie they sell every thing u need and u could save a good bit with the euro to pound 65 uk pence to a euro

www.playstationservices.co.uk got em cheap.

maplins has everything u need. or rswww there a big manufacturer.

What wire should I use from Maplin?

dont they dont sell kynar.go to www.ps2-modz.co.uk and get some kynar or use rswww for all ur modding tools

The link doesn't work... :(

does now

Cheers fella...

tis ok. i did have a spare duo dont have it now soz i woulda let u have it.

You may find the information here helpful m8, let me know if you can think of anything that is missing.

My top tip for the vias is a great big dollop of hot glue (after you've soldered them of course). There is no way your wires can ground against the metal case then.

good tips there hull

oh and lufc fan if you look on shadowknight sig u see some good info there 2. Specially if you got problems soldering those chip legs!

Cheers bud, I'll be sure to check them out :D