Soldering Made Simple: Andonstar AD249S-M Digital Microscope Review for Beginners!
30I believe possessing the skill to repair items such as broken USB ports and replace parts on a motherboard for your favorite handheld device is invaluable. Many of these components are small, and the thought of replacing them can be daunting. Can a digital microscope simplify these challenging tasks? Join me, a beginner in soldering, as we explore my first experience with a digital microscope!
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USA (Microscope) - https://amzn.to/3PKQz7g
USA (Microscope Toolkit) - https://amzn.to/3vBlVq4
Grab one below (non-affiliate links):
Canada - https://www.amazon.ca/Andonstar-AD246SM-Plus-Microscope-Professional-Soldering/dp/B0CRT267CL
USA (Microscope) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSFRCC2G
USA (Toolkit) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP9JY9HB
Practice PCB - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006191602162.html
Building the repaired GBA: https://youtu.be/sh_U5qsse5E
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:56 - Unboxing
4:57 - What's Included
5:10 - Lenses (which should you use?)
5:46 - How it fits on my desk
6:30 - First Impressions/Menu Options
9:13 - A-Lens (My Favorite!)
9:45 - Soldering Test
15:27 - Thoughts so far
16:37 - Build Quality
16:47 - Ports and IO
17:15 - Using the Lights on the Base
17:59 - Final Thoughts and Worth it?
▬▬ MY GEAR ▬▬
Camera: (https://www.po.co/global/poco-f3/)
Camera Mount: (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B085C4S8XF/)
Camera Arm: (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XY4YMGH/)
Mount Adapter (for the kit above):(https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07ZKZ23X8/)
Microphone: [Shure SM7B](https://www.amazon.ca/Shure-SM7B-Dynamic-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B0002E4Z8M/)
USB Audio Interface: [Focusrite Scarlett Solo](https://www.amazon.ca/Focusrite-SCARLETT-SOLO-3RD-GEN-USB-Audio-Interface/dp/B07QR6Z1JB/)
Microphone Boom Arm: (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/)
Lights: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08G1CJRL7/)
All music was created by the talented Jim Gray of Our Ghosts. Be sure to check out his amazing work (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/).
Please note that this video is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.
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