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Console Modding------ ( Here you can talk about your favorite Consoles ) => PSP's => Topic started by: odin15 on June 29, 2009, 04:31:03 AM

Title: what modding tools I need.
Post by: odin15 on June 29, 2009, 04:31:03 AM

I just got money.
I'm going to start soldering LEDs in my psps and I need to know whats the best soldering stuff, whats the best size of LEDs and what wire size I need.

Title: Re: what modding tools I need.
Post by: Jumbo on June 29, 2009, 07:18:09 AM

Wire: 30 AWG Wire.
LEDs: 0603 SMD LEDs
Soldering Iron: 15-25 Watt iron with FINE tip

Title: Re: what modding tools I need.
Post by: odin15 on June 29, 2009, 01:31:30 PM

can I get ALL of that from radio shack?

Title: Re: what modding tools I need.
Post by: P3nnyw1se on June 29, 2009, 01:51:33 PM

Everything but the LED's

Title: Re: what modding tools I need.
Post by: 12blake22 on June 29, 2009, 05:31:31 PM

also
solder

Title: Re: what modding tools I need.
Post by: Jumbo on June 29, 2009, 05:43:31 PM

Radioshack doesnt stock on SMD leds...

And yea as stated Solder, The best option is the thinnest you can find, and rosin core. :D

Title: Re: what modding tools I need.
Post by: bustinthejustin on June 30, 2009, 10:18:28 AM

Some helping hands and tweezers will help you a lot, and some wire strippers would help too. You could always use scissors but wire strippers are a heck of a lot easier.

Title: Re: what modding tools I need.
Post by: mastapsp on June 30, 2009, 07:37:12 PM

If you are new to modding, you can fit 3mm led's in just about any spot that you can do a 0603 smd, and save a lot of frustration

basic necessities:
rosin soldering flux, expensive but will last forever,
thinnest solder you can find, .032 has worked perfect for me
15 watt soldering Iron and sponge
tweezers if you use 0603 smd,
scotch tape for 0603 smd's- super resistant to heat,
hot glue gun
super glue- only use to cover solder on 0603 smd's for a stronger bond
basic small Phillips set
2n2222 transistors and 100ohm 1/4 watt resistors for psp slim
Drill, and various small bits

Title: Re: what modding tools I need.
Post by: R4p1d on July 06, 2009, 07:35:23 AM

All of you failed to mention one of the most essential items in protecting your gear.

Invest in a static wristband.

It's really cheap.

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.20440 (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.20440)

Title: Re: what modding tools I need.
Post by: Nausicaa on July 06, 2009, 08:22:47 AM

You will probably need a drill and exacto knife.

Title: Re: what modding tools I need.
Post by: bustinthejustin on July 06, 2009, 09:24:15 AM

Quote from: R4p1d on July 06, 2009, 07:35:23 AM

All of you failed to mention one of the most essential items in protecting your gear.

Invest in a static wristband.

It's really cheap.

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.20440 (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.20440)

Meh not that important... I don't own one and my consoles still work fine :p

Title: Re: what modding tools I need.
Post by: R4p1d on July 06, 2009, 01:32:22 PM

Sure, alot of people do mods without static-wristbands, but if you want to do the job the correct way, then you'll invest in this 2 dollar lifetime insurance policy.

Title: Re: what modding tools I need.
Post by: bustinthejustin on July 06, 2009, 01:56:47 PM

lol yeah I guess. But the PSP isn't a particularly expensive/fragile piece of equipment so I never bother. For PCs however it might be a good idea... Don't wanna go fry an expensive mobo...