[jerome]

Hey all,

I’ve decided to create some repair PCBs for the VB lenses so that folks can create their own. If there’s interest, I’ll have some made, but I am releasing the files for all to use/sell/whatever. The DN version uses a mezzanine connector so no more blind soldering. The TD version is the traditional blind soldering method (pcb directly on lens vs connector on lens and pcb/snap together). The DN version is about $5 in parts, and TN $3.

I don’t feel these boards are necessary as a first step. Often times a solder fix will work just fine, and in fact, that’s what I do 99% of the time. It’s only when I’ve determined a flex is bad (usually from folds in shipping or failed repair attempts) that I replace it. I have been using RetroDan’s cables.

• This topic was modified 10 months, 3 weeks ago by jerome.

Attachments:

1. virtualizedn_gerber_v1.zip
2. virtualizetd_gerber_v1.zip

After a few revisions, I believe I am done with this board. Feel free to grab it, modify it, sell it. Whatever you please. The mezzanine connector didn’t work out because I initially mismeasured the pitch. It’s possible to still do, but it would cost way more than a couple bucks. Anyway, I have tested and these work fine.

https://github.com/fossilmods/VirtualizeTD

Attachments:

1. gerber_virtualizetdv2.zip