Raspberry Pi Where can I find info on what else I need to get going eg SD card size and type?

[Geoff]

Is there one place to go for the best info on getting started eg what type of SD card - micro SD? a good size of card? and type of SD card? 

[Alec Clews]

Try http://elinux.org/R-Pi_Hub#Getting_Started

On 17/09/12 4:36 PM, Geoff wrote:
> Is there one place to go for the best info on getting started eg what
> type of SD card - micro SD? a good size of card? and type of SD card?
>
>

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[Ken Ihara]

Hi Everyone,

My beloved Samsung 305T 30” monitor started acting up a few days ago.   I get horizontal lines across the screen similar to the monitor on this youtube video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1v97_aI2DU

I bought it in 2007, so it is out of warranty.   I have tried different computers and different cables.

I just replaced all of the electrolytic caps on the power supply and inverter board.   Unfortunately that did not fix.  Tomorrow I would like to try to heat up the driver board in the oven – I have read on forums that the BGA connectors on the driver chip come loose over time.

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions / experiences on repairing monitors.   I am treading in unfamiliar territory - any guidance would be most gratefully received.

Thank you,

Ken

[tubular]

Hi Geoff.   If you're still chasing something tomorrow I can burn you an Occidentalis v2 image.  4Gb full size SD is probably the way to go

[ajfisher]

I've tried a couple of the images available but the Adafruit Occidentalis distro seems the most "out of the box useful" at this stage. I'm now using it across 3 RPis.

Details to get cracking: http://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-raspberry-pi-educational-linux-distro/occidentalis-v0-dot-2

You'll need a 4GB SD card to put it onto which is dead simple using DD.

Cheers

Andrew

[Geoff]

Thank for this info :-)

Regards

Geoff

[Ken Ihara]

Hi Everyone,

This evening I tried to reflow the BGA chip in the toaster oven.   The plan was to bake it for 8 minutes at 200 degrees C, as per internet forum recommendations.   The temperature probe on the multimeter worked well.

Three minutes into the baking process, the connectors started to melt.   If Salvador Dali owned Amphenol, you would probably end up with the connectors I have now.

If I were to do this again, I would probably:
1.  use a hot air gun to direct the heat towards the chip; or
2.  use foil to cover and protect the connectors from the toaster oven heat (a la crown roast)

I just ordered a hot air rework station so that I can destroy the next board in a more professional manner.    If anyone needs to use a hot air gun in the future, let me know and I'll bring it in.

Cheers,
Ken

[Rob B]

As far as re-flow on simple boards goes I think the KISS approach is
most important. For RAMPS and RampsLCD boards I simply now have a 6mm
alum. plate on the gas stove. I even demoed this at the space on a gas
BBQ ring. the heat comes from below so does not attack larger caps and
items that are more delicate. Now this is not hi-tech, but darn, I can
see when it melts and if some section is a bit slow I just slide it to
a hotter spot. BTW I save a bunch on tech gear I don't use much.
Regards Rob Brittain

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