Oh, and flash it first, then unplug, then unbridge, then replug to pc and it should be good if the board is good.
Gone are the days of solder suckers and copper braids. I went through for computer tech many moons ago and that was the big thing back then.
your right, I try my best to fix the issue. I was told when I got my little whoop. everything is good on this 140, but need a new stack because there is no firmware for the FC anymore. I learn more on stuff like this that needs fixing (within reason). I have a question I was told my FX was a XM because single antenna. what is the other one and what kinda of antenna.I was trained and certified in the Marine Corp to solder to Mil Spec/NASA Spec. Solder extractors, braid wick, solder pots, heat sink soldering tweezers and the like where common tools to meet these high requirements for electronics in aircraft and satellites etc. But few people can afford, nor do they need these tools and methods for our hobby. The solder extractor (sucker) is a great tool and has a good place for clearing through hole and large quantities of solder without undo and prolonged/repeated heating, but for this particular job it is more trouble than it is worth, IMHO. Please keep me informed as you go, I did see some other damage to the FC you have, but you are going to fly and crash it anyway, so I see no need to upgrade the FC unless absolutely needed. Many people spend good money replacing things that work just fine because they run out of knowledge and patience just to find out it wasn't the issue. Stay the course and success is all but guaranteed, again, IMHO.
Randy (aka HTP)
your right, I try my best to fix the issue. I was told when I got my little whoop. everything is good on this 140, but need a new stack because there is no firmware for the FC anymore. I learn more on stuff like this that needs fixing (within reason). I have a question I was told my FX was a XM because single antenna. what is the other one and what kinda of antenna.
You wont even need to use the solder sucker, throw some flux on it and hit it quickly with a dry iron, the majority of solder will follow the heat of the iron and stay on the tip and be removed from the board. 1 or maybe 2 attempts with a quick dry iron should unbridge those pads.
yeah I think so also. I would like to thank you for all your help. I found a new stack it's called iFlight SucceX Mini F4 V2 35A with VTX Flight Tower Stack. are they good? or what would you recommendThen I think it could be damaged, it sounds like it is not always booting up, when it does, all looks good, when it doesn't boot up it thinks it needs BF firmware. I did notice damage to one of the components on the board in your pic
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yeah I think so also. I would like to thank you for all your help. I found a new stack it's called iFlight SucceX Mini F4 V2 35A with VTX Flight Tower Stack. are they good? or what would you recommend