This video was inches away from being deleted. This happens from time to time - the video starts well and contains useful information, but things just go wrong. I should have learned by now that solder sucking through plated holes generally results in total destruction. In my defense, the repair worked first time around - trying to repeat the process for the camera was asking for trouble. But my career as a field service engineer taught me that you can't give up - there's always a solution. A bit of lateral thinking and a generous helping of bodgery can save the day. Enjoy ๐Ÿ™‚
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By Julian

Youtuber, shed dweller, solar charge controller aficionado

18 thoughts on “Julian sucks: failed arduino uno repair – rescued!”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jean Yves says:

    This is just bullshit card.
    And what happens if y you burn the ic Atmega ? You'r forced tu use a smd station un unsolder it.
    You'll do it 2 or 3 times max: not more.
    That's why i prefer arduino models with a Dual-In-Line package for the Atmega mounted on a support.
    The official Arduino Uno with DIL package nor has these silly problems of quartz done by unexperiments dudes.
    Even if it should cost 35 Euros, you have a real quality board.
    You can also make your own board, it'll even not be worse of that crap.

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ekiskalibur Nirvana says:

    Generally 22p capacitors are not necessary.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lindsay says:

    Julian, you are a legend – you don't give up! Brilliant.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mauro Spagnoletti says:

    Hello, please don't damage the board. To put out a component do you have to touch with solder both the terminals togheter, than it comes out from the other side. Bye

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bill Pickering says:

    You know the unwritten law with electronics "Never Give Up" well done Julian very entertaining you should be on the stage

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ultimate aquatics says:

    I had huge smile
    At the end when it worked
    Well done ๐Ÿ‘
    Thanks ๐Ÿ˜Š

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars George George says:

    I bought a clone named M.J duino and from the factory had installed LM1117-3v3 instead of 5v regulator and the result was only working if powered from usb cable and not from 12v external.Malfunctions to work around and about but not exactly and the repairings of them are usually expected.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jennifer Bonete says:

    The microcrontroler is a smd component not like the atmega328p

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars andymouse123 says:

    Do you still have this board?

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Leo Bav says:

    My arduino uno had a bad input diode that rendered the 3.3 and 5 volt rails bad. The fix was putting a rectifier diode in place of the surface mount diode.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Wasantha Wimaladharma says:

    Cheers jullian

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bergart Eric says:

    Very good job realy …fine and cleaver cooooolllll……..

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chuck Legg says:

    You are the type of guy I want on Mars when there are no backup electronics boards for the environmental system and failure is not an option. You are much like my self… work for hours trying to fix something that can be purchased for a few dollars. Enjoyed watching, on the edge of my seat till the conclusion.

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars PRO TUNING AUSTRALIA says:

    Well done Julian, you made me laugh so hard when you were growling and saying you were cross.
    I would have smashed that UNO into a thousand pieces with a large hammer if i was in that situation. So once again very well done on keeping your composure and rectifying the issue, Regards Dave

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul D. says:

    22 puff puff mate. I respect you 99% jolly o

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul D. says:

    U should of used solder wick. Suckers are messy

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul D. says:

    How can anyone Normal like a ch340. The Silicone Labs 210x is a MUCh better Chip. Jolly O

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Simon Mirfin says:

    Videos like these are gold and take courage to upload. Thank you

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