Stripping wires/Installing a Modchip [Archive]

ftothe3

03-27-2003, 03:05 PM

Hello all. I just finished installing my digital stealth dimmer into my GBA. I wanted to do something else before attempting to mod my ps2 so i decided to do this.
http://www.division-6.com/instald4.jpg
(thats an example install... mine looks like that)
anyway, the problem i encountered was actually not the soldering... it was stripping the wires! it sometimes took me 3 times to get it :cry: so i was wondering if theres an easier way to strip them.. any suggestions?

loy

03-27-2003, 04:37 PM

get a wire stripper

crashwarped

03-27-2003, 04:56 PM

Hi

I tried using nail clipper .. very difficult to get the insulation off of those kynar wires.

My resolution was to use the hot soldering iron to melt the insulation then clip the resulting wire to length.

The side benefit of this is that you tin the wire at the same time ;)

ftothe3

03-27-2003, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by crashwarped
Hi

I tried using nail clipper .. very difficult to get the insulation off of those kynar wires.

My resolution was to use the hot soldering iron to melt the insulation then clip the resulting wire to length.

The side benefit of this is that you tin the wire at the same time ;)

i was using a nail clipper too! :p i tried melting the insulation with a candle, but some still remained so i deemed that a very bad idea.

@loy what type?

tify

03-27-2003, 06:17 PM

30W soldering iron is good for all those wires. just strip and tin and ready to go.

depressd

03-27-2003, 06:31 PM

I use my teeth..:D

loy

03-27-2003, 08:25 PM

lol it's a wire stripper jsut as long as it can strip 30 gauge wire cause thats the size of kynar wire

ftothe3

03-27-2003, 10:01 PM

i dont understand how you guys are suggesting to strip and tin at the same time. wont the insulation get mixed with the solder or something? or am i totally misunderstanding this?

loy

03-27-2003, 10:13 PM

the insulation can't get mixed it'll simply burn off but be aware of the fumes. first u burm the insulation then u tin it

lordz

03-27-2003, 10:52 PM

i use my nails....lol.

loy

03-27-2003, 10:55 PM

anything will do as long as it'll strip the wire

dr_kevo

03-28-2003, 10:09 AM

I am ashamed to say that I am a teeth guy too! It's quicker!

Sandmage

03-28-2003, 10:17 AM

http://www.masiisam.com/manicure/images/5/pi-188.gif

ftothe3

03-28-2003, 03:30 PM

i hope the people saying that they use their teeth are kidding........................................... ..

Originally posted by Sandmage
http://www.masiisam.com/manicure/images/5/pi-188.gif

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uhhh http://www.masiisam.com/manicure/

i didnt say i wanted to get my nails done!

Sandmage

03-28-2003, 05:42 PM

it works :D

H3rEye51nRoam

03-28-2003, 07:30 PM

I'm a teethguy as well.

ftothe3

03-28-2003, 09:22 PM

if you teeth people are serious... [i hope i'm not being gullible] but, arn't the wires too thin to strip with your teeth? i mean, the space between the top and bottom rows of my teeth is too large....

slickthellama1

03-29-2003, 04:03 PM

Then you probably need braces, I'm also a teeth guy.

ftothe3

03-29-2003, 11:23 PM

:p i had braces
do you strip the wires with your front teeth or your molars

loy

03-29-2003, 11:40 PM

ok tuturial 1 stick wire between teeth 2 bite down and grind 3 pull and theres your wire. I am not resonsible for chiped loosen or lost of tooth

dust4dust

03-30-2003, 03:07 AM

give your teeth a break

once set correctly these make stripping the easiest thing there is

Agent21KGB

03-30-2003, 03:40 AM

You use your front teeth. Just like a civil war soldier did to tear the package of power. (your history lesson for today is brought to you by PBS.....for godsake give us money)

ftothe3

03-30-2003, 04:16 PM

ok this discussion has prompted me to draw a diagram....

notice that the wire is too thin, thats just how my teeth are

loy

03-30-2003, 11:50 PM

lol nice diagram. But seriously if u plan to mod consoles for a living i'd advise to get a stipper. Wouldn't cause any teeth damage

dr_kevo

03-31-2003, 12:27 PM

LOL ... love the diagram... I am telling you.. the teeth method is an aquired skill.. comes from teenage years of changing car stereos all the time and not being able to find the strippers!

ftothe3

03-31-2003, 01:32 PM

what can i say, when it comes to mspaint i am king :p
i'll just go buy the a stripper. thanks all :)

Agent21KGB

03-31-2003, 01:39 PM

Actually I got it from my legos. Alot of them you can't take apart unless you use the teeth.

H3rEye51nRoam

03-31-2003, 04:26 PM

LOL yea I def. know the legos thing. Just stick between a set of your front teeth, bite down, and pull. LOL works real easy and faster than fumbling w/ the stripper.