Broken USB connectors
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:08 pm
Hello,
While taking inventory of my robotics team's parts cabinet, I found that two of our Roboclaws had lost their USB connectors. They appear to be perfectly fine otherwise (Green Status 1 LED when powered up), but not being able to connect them to BasicmicroMotionStudio is annoying. Based on the design of the connectors, it seems like the best way to put new ones on would be to use solder paste and a hot air pen. Do you have any suggestions for performing this operation, or for which USB connector part to use? Both units are 2x60A V5 if that is important.
While taking inventory of my robotics team's parts cabinet, I found that two of our Roboclaws had lost their USB connectors. They appear to be perfectly fine otherwise (Green Status 1 LED when powered up), but not being able to connect them to BasicmicroMotionStudio is annoying. Based on the design of the connectors, it seems like the best way to put new ones on would be to use solder paste and a hot air pen. Do you have any suggestions for performing this operation, or for which USB connector part to use? Both units are 2x60A V5 if that is important.