Heatshrink tubing.

[VioletBeam]

I want to build a pocket pal (http://www.laserpointerforums.com/fo...m=1213338268/0)

Expect I want to know if I would need to put heatshrink tubing on the wires going to the board and to and the pad on the flexdrive that the wires from the diode are connected too.

Or to make it simpler.
Do I have to put heatshrink tubing on all the solder connections?

Thanks,
Ian.

[300EVIL]

Well, judging by the pics in the link. The wires are way too short to make heatshrink tubing work right. I'd suggest using a hot glue gun in this situation.

[VioletBeam]

Wouldn't that hurt the components and melt over time and fall off?

[300EVIL]

Wouldn't that hurt the components and melt over time and fall off?

Not the stuff I use. I always thought hot glue was for mommy's arts and crafts. I started using it 2 years ago and now I use it more than epoxy or CA. It's fantastic stuff! If you buy the good sticks (usually clear instead of white) It is extremely durable and elastic. Easy to remove yet great bonding abilities and waterproof. It's also a great insulator and is moldable. Oh! cures fast too! Who wants to wait.

The only components you could possibly hurt is the window on the laser diode or the pot on the driver. Just don't get any on them.

[keeperx]

agreed any old hot glue will work just fine...

[mixedgas]

agreed any old hot glue will work just fine...

eh, I've had mixed results, it can kill semiconductors if applied in bulk, ie you try to use it as potting for a chassis. In small amounts its fine.

Steve

[keeperx]

in the industry of electronics, hot glue is called 'non conductive solder'

i have NEVER had any issue with it but i would agree that you do not want to over heat a semiconductor by burying it in a mountain of glue..

[lasersbee]

I want to build a pocket pal (http://www.laserpointerforums.com/fo...m=1213338268/0)

Expect I want to know if I would need to put heatshrink tubing on the wires going to the board and to and the pad on the flexdrive that the wires from the diode are connected too.

Or to make it simpler.
Do I have to put heatshrink tubing on all the solder connections?

Thanks,
Ian.

Why didn't you just ask "jayrob" that put the original one together
and made that thread over at LPF... on his views about Heat SHrink or
Hot Glue...

I would think to keep the Hot Glue away from any parts that could
become hot and re-melt the glue... but for attaching cold parts..
I see no problem using it...
Just remember... ant parts or circuitry you cover with hot glue... will
be difficult to repair afterwards..