ProtoDAC TDA1387 X8 project

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Hi All,

I assembled my 'test' version with a socket for the dac assemblys and mundane IV resistors. I need to clip some of the leads on the bottom, and have a question: I was advised long ago that it is best not to trim leads after soldering, and I always bend thin leads over to hold position and clip them before soldering. The advice rationale was that the shock of the snap when clipping could crack the solder joint. With two sided and through hole plating I suspect that is much less valid today. With the thick leads on the RCA outputs there will be a fair amout of 'snap'. I'm inclined to reheat such post-clipped joints just on principle even if they look good. What is peoples' experience here?

I also have to 'unclothe' one of my RPi 4Bs before testing.

Thanks,

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