My MintyPi Build Log + Parts List

[ProfessorZ]

Hey! I’m 14 and started ordering the MintyPi parts about 2 weeks ago. I’ve started putting it together and am going to show it off here!!!

[ProfessorZ]

So far I’ve been able to solder the PCB and the Raspberry Pi together. I think I may have screwed up with the screen so I have to order a new one... The screen lights up white but I get no picture. I’ve ordered a Multimeter to test the connections but I’ve got to wait for it to arrive, I will attach a picture of the ribbon connector and the screen I get. The next update will probably be Saturday as I’m waiting for the Multimeter. However big thanks to everybody for giving me tips for getting it fixed. I HAVE NOW ORDERED A MULTIMETER. Hopefully people will stop telling me to get one now. Lol

[abrugsch]

Have you got some flux for desoldering the solder splash on the ribbon connector too?

[ProfessorZ]

Not yet, I've been looking online at stuff, have you got any eBay recomendations? Don't want to get anything that is wrong. I do have a solder sucker though. I do keep that clean regularly so It is in great condition.

[ProfessorZ]

Here's a list of the parts I have bought and where I got them. This is all for the UK I will add and update this as I go along. :

Soldering Iron: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15W-Silverlin ... 2749.l2649

Solder Sucker: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silverline-Me ... Sw5cNYghEs

Multimeter: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-LCD-M ... 2749.l2649

Raspberry Pi Zero W: https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/raspberry-pi-zero-w

Solder: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/0-3mm-Tin-Lea ... 2749.l2649

Flux: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122271540692

Spare Screen: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOP-2-4-240x3 ... 1438.l2649

Sound Card: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5V-USB-Powere ... 2749.l2649

Speakers: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2pc-20mm-8Ohm ... 2749.l2649

Altoids Tin: https://groceries.morrisons.com/webshop ... _SHELFVIEW

26 Gauge Silicone Wire: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26AWG-Gauge-S ... 2749.l2649

30 Gauge Silicone Wire: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2M-Flexible-S ... 2749.l2649

[abrugsch]

Flux pen: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/122271540692

[ProfessorZ]

What does Flux do please?

[abrugsch]

Have you read my guide? Watched the videos i linked you to?

[wermy]

https://www.google.com/search?q=what+do ... es+flux+do

[abrugsch]

Since you can't see the discord chat anymore i'll re add this for you here.
Please please watch and practice before trying to fix your board...