Vtech Laser 386SX/2E

[seaken]

And FWIW, I also offer my services to members of the board:

https://forum.vcfed.org/index.php?threads/soldering-skills-for-soldering-chip-to-motherboard.1238787

Oh, that's fantastic! Just soldering? Or other stuff, like EEPROM programming?

Seaken

 

[T-R-A]

Oh, that's fantastic! Just soldering? Or other stuff, like EEPROM programming?

Seaken

Only soldering at this point. My rate isn't cheap, but I don't think good work should be.

 

[seaken]

OK, thanks. I will contact you if I fail to get a proper setup. One of the things I noticed a couple of years ago is that my hands and eyes are not as good as they once were. I used to make cables and do light soldering years ago with my CP/M machines. It's not so easy for me anymore. But if I get the right equipment and right head wear I may still be able to do it.

Seaken

 

[T-R-A]

Well, I turn 64 next week. Probably will stay in the industry a couple more years. Skills haven't deteriorated much over time. Just a long drive to and from work will determine how much longer I stay with it.

 

[seaken]

I get it. I'll be 60 in two months. But my hands have taken a beating over the years and still do. I do stove and fireplace repairs (wood stoves, pellet stoves, gas fireplaces, etc.). Several years of drywall and taping before that. If I can get something to hold the work pieces for me and wear good magnifiers I can still do some small item work.

Seaken