H harrys New Member Apr 5, 2007 #1 I bought a line tracking mouse from Dick Smith, but I am unsure whether you can ruin the photointerrupters by soldering them?
I bought a line tracking mouse from Dick Smith, but I am unsure whether you can ruin the photointerrupters by soldering them?
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx Member Apr 5, 2007 #2 you should be fine. They are just LEDs and a photo-diode inside. Just dont solder them for more than about 3 seconds, and if your iron is about 30watt or less.
you should be fine. They are just LEDs and a photo-diode inside. Just dont solder them for more than about 3 seconds, and if your iron is about 30watt or less.