ATTN: Solderererers. Need (paid) help with (re)soldering LED strips

[Ardie Scott Powell]

In the immortal words of Miss Penelope Pitstop... "hay-elp!  hay-elp!".

With the tremor I have in my extremities, I know my limits...and small-scale soldering is beyond them.  

The previous attempt at this project was....ugly...to say the least (and failed in fairly short order), so I need someone not only steady-of-hand, but with plenty of soldering experience.  You'll also need to be able to clear up the mess made in the last attempt.

The LEDs are currently mounted under the vehicle, so it may take us a few minutes to unmount & remount them (I'll help with that part).

For reference, these are the LEDs you'll be working on.  LINK

Once again, this is a PAID GIG.  You tell me what's fair (hourly or for the whole job) & I'll pay it if it's in my budget.

Thanks & lookin forward to workin with you.

[David Mitchell]

How much soldering is there? I bet if you provide the beer you could propose a "help me re-solder my junk" night and get a few volunteers. I'd be willing to spend an hour or two on it among good company (or at least the closest we can come to that, har har)

-David

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[Ardie Scott Powell]

4 sections...each needs 4 leads soldered at each end...32 solder-points total, I guess...but the critical thing is the points are TINY and really close together.  Take a look at that link to see what I mean.

And "beer provided" is sort of a given.

[Ardie Scott Powell]

4 sections...each needs 4 leads soldered at each end...32 solder-points...but the critical thing is the points are TINY and really close together.  Take a look at that link to see what I mean.

[Paul]

I am not a member but am willing to help. I've done these LED strips before. Do they need to be waterproof when done?
Any evening (except Thursday) or sometime on Saturday would work for me.

Paul Atkinson 512-731-1326

On Monday, May 20, 2013 8:25:21 PM UTC-5, Ardie Scott Powell wrote:

[Ardie Scott Powell]

Any chance there'll be someone to provide access to the Space on Wed evening?  Paul (above) has offered.  Also, you're welcome.  What's your beverage of choice?

On Monday, May 20, 2013 9:02:54 PM UTC-5, David Mitchell wrote:

[Michelle]

A pizza and beer/cider soldering party would be fun...  I'd be up for that, or for being paid.

When would you like to do this?

On Monday, May 20, 2013 9:02:54 PM UTC-5, David Mitchell wrote:

[Ardie Scott Powell]

Wednesday evening was suggested cuz it's the only evening this week that the cab's available (that's where the LEDs are).  If that doesn't work, next week's much more open.

[David Mitchell]

Sure, I can come wednesday after about 8:30pm.

[Ardie Scott Powell]

Cool.  So I'll arrive (as early as I'm sure there'll be somebody there to open the door).  Is there currently room inside the big roll-up door for me to pull the van inside?

And the big question, still unanswered.  I DON'T DRINK...so have no method whereby to figure out what kind of beverage is best or appropriate for this...Budweiser?  Generic?  Something more esoteric?  Also, just go to the grocery store or go elsewhere for better selection?

I'll wait to order pizza 'til people start showing up.  I don't know 'bout anyone else, but I much prefer HOT pizza.

Who-all's showing up?  Just so I can get a head-count on how much booze/pizza to budget for/purchase?

[Ardie Scott Powell]

Spec's Wine & Fine Foods perhaps?  Somewhere else?

[David Mitchell]

I won't have more than a beer or two, and a slice or two of pizza. Nothing too fancy. Maybe Fat Tire or Firemans 4?

[Paul]

I'll go along with what David said: a beer or two and a couple slices of pizza (prefer no veggies) would be great. I can be there around 8:30pm or earlier if someone is there to escort/let us in.

Scott - can you bring a hot glue gun and cable ties (unless there are some shareable in the space.)

Paul

[Ardie Scott Powell]

cool, I'll lay in a six'er of each, on ice of course.

[Ardie Scott Powell]

and of course, after all that, I just got a call from an appointment that pre-empts my participation.  Can we schedule for mon/tues/wed of next week?  whichever day works best for everyone.

On a side note, does this beer (had just bought it) need to remain refrigerated in the interim?

[Paul]

Monday is Memorial Day, but I should be able to make Mon-Wed evenings next week.
If the beer is already cold, it should be kept that way.

Paul

[Ardie Scott Powell]

So, with what little time I had this evening (and some much appreciated help from a couple of members), I got the LEDs unmounted tonight.  That means one less (really nast dirty) step to gettin 'r fixed up.  

David, Michelle, Paul (and anyone else that decides to participate)...decide between you which day next week works for you guys (mon/tues/wed) & I'll be there with bells on (or at least with armloads of beer & pizza).

[David Mitchell]

wednesday works best for me (ill be out of town monday and tuesday)

On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 9:22 PM, Ardie Scott Powell <scottpo...@gmail.com> wrote:

So, with what little time I had this evening (and some much appreciated help from a couple of members), I got the LEDs unmounted tonight.  That means one less (really nast dirty) step to gettin 'r fixed up.  

David, Michelle, Paul (and anyone else that decides to participate)...decide between you which day next week works for you guys (mon/tues/wed) & I'll be there with bells on (or at least with armloads of beer & pizza).

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[Ardie Scott Powell]

Cool.  I'll plan for Wednesday unless I hear different.

[Paul]

Wednesday works for me. Paul

[Michelle]

Yeah, I can come to the space after work on Wednesday.  Also, I'm not a fan of beer, I drink soda or Hard Cider.  So don't worry about me.

- Michelle

[Scott Powell]

Hard cider huh?  Anything specific?  Maybe I can grab a couple for ya.

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[Paul]

Are we still on tonight around 8?

Paul

[David Mitchell]

I'm afraid I won't be able to make it until 9:15 or so. Hopefully I won't miss all the fun (or at least all the beer ;)

On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 10:03 AM, Paul <pmatk...@gmail.com> wrote:

Are we still on tonight around 8?

Paul

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[Paul]

I'll try to get there closer to 9 then.

[Ardie Scott Powell]

I'm still on as long as there's somebody there to unlock the door.

[Thomas Elrod]

I'll be there, I can let you guys in at the very least.

-Elrod

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[Michelle]

What time are you planing on being there? I'll post a reminder to twitter and FB

[Thomas Elrod]

It sound like he'll be there between 20:00 and 21:00. I'm already at the space right now but will be going out for some food in a little bit. I'll be back by 19:00 so I'll be able to let people in.

-Elrod

On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 5:02 PM, Michelle <tre...@gmail.com> wrote:

What time are you planing on being there?  I'll post a reminder to twitter and FB

[Ardie Scott Powell]

I can be there whenever...just twiddling my thumbs now.  want me to hit specs for that hard-cider?

[Paul]

Planning to be there at 9pm. See you then.

[Angie Bonser-Lain]

Hurry, he has a cooler full of ice-cold beer - the good stuff too :D

[Ardie Scott Powell]

Thanks for the props, Angie...and thank you to Paul & David.

Especially Paul for stickin 'til the bitter end.

Especially David cuz...dude...you have magic hands when it comes to soldering!  That was amazing to watch.

If you guys ever need a favor that I can help you out with, feel free to shout my way!

[David Mitchell]

You're very welcome, I always enjoy soldering, next time bring something challenging :) And thanks for the tasty BEvERages too.

Nice to see you both again after a long while!

Hope you'll join up as members, but do come by more often even if you don't!

-David