Well I didn't see a thread about this so I figured I'd start one.
The goal of this thread is to post errors that you have made while modding to help out the newbies.
So here goes:
If you do not know where to find every part you need locally, order extras.
Get some artic alumina(for luxeon modders especially.
Practice soldering with wires before you solder to a pcb.
Have a decent supply of solder at all times, this is usually what will define how much time a mod takes.
Read about similar mods to the one you are doing.
Make sure that the batteries/battery you are using can handle the current demands on it.
Be able to visuallize the end product.
Thats all for now, everybody feel free to add to this with whatever advice you have.
Jay
The goal of this thread is to post errors that you have made while modding to help out the newbies.
So here goes:
If you do not know where to find every part you need locally, order extras.
Get some artic alumina(for luxeon modders especially.
Practice soldering with wires before you solder to a pcb.
Have a decent supply of solder at all times, this is usually what will define how much time a mod takes.
Read about similar mods to the one you are doing.
Make sure that the batteries/battery you are using can handle the current demands on it.
Be able to visuallize the end product.
Thats all for now, everybody feel free to add to this with whatever advice you have.
Jay