Need Help With DUO Modchip

waqti · #1 04-11-2003, 10:18

I just got delivery of the DUO, and it came without wires.

Where and what type of wires do i get?
What wattage for soldering iron?
Is the DUO good?

Thanks!

bighap · #2 04-11-2003, 11:50

Duo is very good. Go to Radio Shack and get some 32 AWG and 22 AWG(for ground and reset) Radio Shack's 15 watt soldering iron they sell is fine.

dust2dust · #3 04-11-2003, 12:32

a few tips
solder paste as to normal solder makes the job much easier (expensive if only doing 1 install)

now listen ,take your time ,open the ps2,look at diagrams see which points u have to solder to,PUT THE PS2 MOBO IN SAFE PLACE, find old pc pcb with similar points to the ps2 points,practise until u can do them perfectly everytime,1 time good then move to the ps2 is asking for trouble

waqti · #4 04-11-2003, 13:02

Thank you both. Both of your responses are very useful and reassuring to me.

I bought a dual 15W/30W from Radio Shack. Use it at 15 or 30?

dust2dust · #5 04-11-2003, 13:13

15

waqti · #6 04-11-2003, 13:42

Thanks again!

waqti · #7 11-11-2003, 14:24

"Go to Radio Shack and get some 32 AWG and 22 AWG(for ground and reset) Radio Shack's 15 watt soldering iron they sell is fine."

I went to Radio Shack. All they carry are 18, 20, and 22 AWG. They were unable to guide me where I might get 32 AWG.

Is it okay to use 22 AWG for everything?
Another vendor in Queens?

Thanks again!