Hi y'all. Floor trials for my robot car have resulted in some bumps and bruses. The most recent is the DC connector. The two (formerly) soldered tab connectors on the right side broke loose. The side next to the LVDS connector. The space seems to be too narrow for me to try to re-solder them to the PCB. My question is, can I use small dabs of super glue on the tops and sides of the tabs to stick them back down? Or would that completely ruin the board? Any other thoughts n how to fix? Thanks, Jeff
A regulated supply connected to the Vin and ground header pins might be an option for bypassing the DC connector, though, I do not have enough knowledge of the NEO to confirm. Someone else will have to clarify this! If that is an option, you will also need to make sure there's no possibility of a short circuit being created by the loose connector. I do not know what to recommend for re-affixing the connector. Main reason for my reply, was to reassure you that there might be a way to solve the issue
Superglue is not the way to fix this. I suggest you find a local electronics technician to remove the broken connector and put a new one on. Solid power is critical. Trouble shooting failures will be a LOT harder with power issues.
This thread has the options for powering the neo. If you want to fix the DC barrel connector the part is ADC-028-1-TR , you could solder a cable (wire gauge should support 3A @24v) to the solder pads where the connector was and attach that to your power source. Although using VIN may be easier I find it very easy to wrongly connect to an in correct pin because the pins are so close together.
Thanks for the replies. I think I'll try the Vin route for the time being. Assuming I can find a way to connect it to the battery (9 - 12.6v).
