[Blindtlk] soldering electronic parts

Wed Jun 3 18:48:02 UTC 2009

Joel,

Wires are easy.  I suggest using wire joining methods that are 
physically strong because they hold up better overall and make this 
process much easier to accomplish.  Then, ake a piece of solder and 
flatten it.  Now wrap the flattened solder around the joint to be 
made.  Now all it takes to make a good solid solder joint is to have 
a good clean and tinned iron tip.  Heat up the wire and the solder 
will melt for a conveniently even coating.

If you need to solder boards, I suggest giving on doing it by hand.  
Many a hobbyist has discovered the value of a modified toaster oven 
for reflow soldering at home.

Joseph

On Wed, Jun 03, 2009 at 02:07:13PM -0400, Joel Zimba wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> If anyone out there can help me figure out how to solder wires and  
> electronic components out there sans eyes, I would be very greatful.   
> I'm not opposed to a bit of singing of my fingertips, but really, I  
> think such things should be kept to a minimum.
>
> I think it's just silly that I can't re-wire my guitar without help.
>
> Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
>
> thanks,
>
> Joel
>
>
> On 6/3/2009 11:02 AM, Sarah Baughn wrote:
>> This is definitely true, as in facial expressions.
>> Sarah
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Wright"  
>> <gymnastdave at sbcglobal.net>
>> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:42 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Other "wrong" assumptions;Learning body language
>>
>>
>>> Good morning all,
>>> Although I wasn't born blind, I was born in a different country where 
>>> body language just like spoken language is a little different. I lost 
>>> my sight gradually over a period of several years and can understand  
>>> this topic of wanting to utilize body language to better enrich  
>>> communication. Since going blind, I've noticed that I use body  
>>> language more consciously than before going blind. For example, I  
>>> have to make an effort to verbalize more when talking to blind  
>>> individuals. I often find myself nodding my head or using hand  
>>> gestures to indicate objects, or emphasize ideas.
>>> When talking to friends who are blind from birth, I've discussed the  
>>> importance of utilizing body language as a tool, but not to be  
>>> distracted by ones knowledge of it. In order to learn body language a 
>>> positive means of communication, it is important to ask questions of  
>>> family and other sighted peers. In my opinion, a certain amount of  
>>> body language is natural is doesn't need to be learned. Just my  
>>> thoughts.
>>>
>>>
>>> Best Regards:
>>> Dave Wright
>>> Work Phone: 651-636-5184 X803
>>> Email:
>>> dwrigh6 at gmail.com
>>> WebPage:
>>> http://www.knfbreader.com
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Cramer" <tom.cramer1 at gmail.com>
>>> To: "Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 02, 2009 12:33 AM
>>> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Other "wrong" assumptions;Learning body language
>>>
>>>
>>>> Yes.
>>>> I've often wondered very similar things.
>>>> I would love to get some answers to this as well.
>>>>
>>>> Tom
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gerardo Corripio"  
>>>> <gera1027 at prodigy.net.mx>
>>>> To: "Blind-Talk" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 12:05 PM
>>>> Subject: [Blindtlk] Other "wrong" assumptions;Learning body language
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Robert's message about false assumptions in the workplace 
>>>>> reminded me of the following incident:
>>>>> The other day while attending a dinner with some coleagues one of 
>>>>> them asked "Are you able to eat on your own"? comment which 
>>>>> angered me, though I know the sighted person asked me with good 
>>>>> intention it still made me a bit angry to the point that I know 
>>>>> still lots of work needs to be done (especially in countries 
>>>>> where the NFB isn't well-known or even heard of); this is why I 
>>>>> really enjoy the list; ai always learn a lot from you guys.
>>>>> This brings me to another question especially for those of you  
>>>>> blind from birth: How did you guys learn to use body language? I  
>>>>> sometimes get to thinking that aside from integrating more with 
>>>>> the sighted world, it saves our mouths from talking, especially 
>>>>> while eating or doing other things that at that moment doesn't 
>>>>> permit us to speak.
>>>>> also, when saying no (shake of the head) is it from side to side 
>>>>> by moving the head from shoulder to shoulder or moving the head  
>>>>> clockwise or counterclockwise?
>>>>> also what does srugging the shoulder signify? As you see we blind 
>>>>> from birth lose a lot of things by not being able to see. And 
>>>>> when I first introduced myself the RP I took it to mean 
>>>>> Retinopathy of Prematurity like in spanish, thus didn't think to 
>>>>> clarify the concept.
>>>>> Gerardo
>>>>>
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