I’m working on a mod kit for a popular item, but my target audience isn’t likely to have a soldering iron. The majority of the project connects to an exposed ribbon connector, but I need to short two terminals to force a power supply on.

Any ideas on a method I could provide for people who can’t solder? Maybe a strip of copper tape?

  • ch00f@lemmy.worldOP
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    11 hours ago

    The iron would probably triple the cost of the kit. The ewaste being diverted here is a $17 vape pen.

    • peto (he/him)@lemm.ee
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      11 hours ago

      My point is, for about the cost of an easy solution (that, frankly is a lot harder to undo if done wrong) you could equip them to do it right, practice the skill you want to inspire and not plant the false idea that soldering is some difficult thing that the beginner should avoid.