What my whole life feels like (programming.dev)

submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by emotional_soup_88@programming.dev to c/ece@lemmy.world

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I ordered a MiniTools test clip to start experimenting with flashing EEPROMs. There was no information on the retailer's website regarding the width of the pins. This is what I got:

I asked MiniTools if they have any solution to this. They said "no". I then realized that this clip was probably meant for soldering. Which I haven't had the energy to learn yet.

I ended up buying the expensive Pomodo one.

The flashing went well.

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[-] Gsus4@mander.xyz 3 points 6 months ago

Is there a reason you didn't try bending them alternately if using individual connectors? Are they too fragile?

[-] emotional_soup_88@programming.dev 4 points 6 months ago

All I heard was:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NvHFQTsmNk

And then it all went dark.

I feel so incredibly stupid for not realizing that I could just bend the f*ckers. XD

[-] Gsus4@mander.xyz 4 points 6 months ago

Idk, I've broken some before :D

[-] emotional_soup_88@programming.dev 3 points 6 months ago

Well, now that I have the Pomodo one I'll let this one go. But this did teach me something, so thanks. :D

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