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Forum Index : Microcontroller and PC projects : Does anyone know what this is ?
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thwill Guru  Joined: 16/09/2019 Location: United KingdomPosts: 4398 |
Hi folks, This may or may not have come with a Yihua 878AD hot air rework station that was amongst the things @lew247 generously gave me some time back, he doesn't recognise it, does anybody else ?  Additionally can anyone tell me if the 858 nozzles that are available at around the 8 UKP mark on eBay are compatible with the 878, e.g. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284432369541 or if not then point me at a better bet. Best wishes, Tom MMBasic for Linux, Game*Mite, CMM2 Welcome Tape, Creaky old text adventures |
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Mixtel90 Guru Joined: 05/10/2019 Location: United KingdomPosts: 9134 |
"It's a lay-o'er to catch meddlers!" as my grandma used to reply to our repetative questions of "What's that, Grandma?". :) I'm wondering if it's some sort of specialist de-soldering device for a through-hole part, to put tension on it from one side while the iron is on the other. Only a guess. Nope, you got me this time. . Mick Zilog Inside! nascom.info for Nascom & Gemini |
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twofingers Guru Joined: 02/06/2014 Location: GermanyPosts: 1769 |
I am sure it is something sexual! ... for robots!  ‚My name is Ozymandias, king of kings Look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair!‘ Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal wreck, boundless and bare The lone and ... |
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| matherp Guru Joined: 11/12/2012 Location: United KingdomPosts: 11863 |
Don't know either but I've got one so would be interested to know |
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Turbo46 Guru Joined: 24/12/2017 Location: AustraliaPosts: 1694 |
Apparently it's an IC removal tool. See here Bill Keep safe. Live long and prosper. |
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| skyv Newbie  Joined: 14/03/2015 Location: AustraliaPosts: 14 |
Apparently it's an IC remover. |
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| Mixtel90 Guru Joined: 05/10/2019 Location: United KingdomPosts: 9134 |
Do I get a point for guessing that it's for de-soldering? :) . Mick Zilog Inside! nascom.info for Nascom & Gemini |
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CaptainBoing Guru Joined: 07/09/2016 Location: United KingdomPosts: 2171 |
That vid - brilliant. Man demonstrates how to open placcy bag and insert screw.  I wanna see how it is used. |
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| Turbo46 Guru Joined: 24/12/2017 Location: AustraliaPosts: 1694 |
Scroll down for a pic showing how to use it  Or you could sharpen the points and use it as a barbeque fork Bill Keep safe. Live long and prosper. |
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| Mixtel90 Guru Joined: 05/10/2019 Location: United KingdomPosts: 9134 |
At least it seems to be better than the infamous paperclip that burns a ridge across your fingers. :) If anyone here manages to use one successfully, please let me know. It might even be a useful addition to the kit. Mick Zilog Inside! nascom.info for Nascom & Gemini |
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| matherp Guru Joined: 11/12/2012 Location: United KingdomPosts: 11863 |
I've got a couple of 64 pin chips to replace once the replacements arrive. Will report back success or otherwise. |
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led-bloon Senior Member  Joined: 21/12/2014 Location: AustraliaPosts: 210 |
CAUTION! Whatever you do, keep them APART. We don't want them breeding (that's the pictured items of course!) led Miss you George |
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| CaptainBoing Guru Joined: 07/09/2016 Location: United KingdomPosts: 2171 |
oh right... hmm, I have always used needle-point tweezers for that job. |
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