On 8/29/2020 at 12:27 PM, StephenHorn said:
I fully expect I'll be purchasing a pre-assembled X16. But as one of those folks who are more on the novice end of soldering, I'm not sure if I'll buy a kit:
I fully expect to bollocks something up.
I may never even realize my error, as it would be the largest kit I'd ever attempted and I might not finish it. ?
That said, I'm still somewhat interested in trying, and I'd like to learn more about troubleshooting problems when I do make mistakes.
This is exactly my sentiment.
I can solder a header onto a Raspberry Pi Zero. But I lack the experience and equipment for the inevitable troubleshooting -- I mean if those guys on YouTube make mistakes on computer kits, my odds are very poor.
Don't Fear The Soldering Iron has been my mantra for decades. So while I cannot buy the kit, I am yet drawn to it. It's a KIT!!! But I'm going to buy the pre-built version because, as Clint Eastwood taught us, a man's got to know his limitations.