P L.
The jig and mat were a good combination. The jig made it very easy to assemble the Explorer kit. The depth of the jig bracket slots was just right to hold the explorer board securely but not too deep to obstruct the component holes near the edge of the board. The board also came in handy when I assembled another FM tuner project.
The mat is durable and was able to take a direct solder drip without marking the surface. In fact after the solder cooled, it came off the mat very easily. I liked the molded in component trays around the edge of the mat as well.
Good products Dr Duino.
Garry C.
Very nice product. Very helpful when putting together these projects. Though the holding points were a little tight ti some big components when building some stuff.
Paul C.
This jig really helps keep the board steady - you can put the components on the board and turn it over to solder - it is a good buy...
Ken P.
Great people and products! ;)
ROBERT P.
Comes in hand..when you don't have one available..
Vernon R.
A good basic unit. Works best on medium to small circuit boards.
Daniel M.
I ordered the DrDuino Explorer shield, then realized I needed a third hand for all the soldering, so I ordered the PCB Jig and Mat Bundle. I'm so glad I did! The shield, jig and mat all arrived the same day. Honestly, I don't know how I managed all these years with only a little weight with two alligator clips for soldering. For a board this size, you really need a jig like this. And the "marriage saver" mat is super! Not a mark on the furniture. I'm now into my first two arduino projects, and the jig and mat are very convenient not just for soldering, but for holding the shield at a useful angle to see all the pins. Thanks Dr. Duino!
Fred A.
Finally, a simple, solid, workable third hand. I've tinkered with Ham radio since 1950's. Before my eyes I watched the analog age morph into the digital age. The most difficult part to relearn is managing the tiny building blocks that then become a smart new creation. This device makes the difference between frustration and success.
Charles S.
Great jig for holding the project board.
David B.
This Jig really works well for supporting circuit boards as one works on them. Multiple positions, orientations and easy rotations are nicely supported. The orientation and ease of tightening position-holding knobs could be improved, but the unit was indispensable in assembling an Explorer kit. I'll definitelhy be using it for other projects.
JOHN N.
I like this product very much.It is very sturdy and will make soldering very easy. Due a job project I have not had time to actually try it out,
but I'm looking forward to using it soon.
Ron S.
Just learning Arduino by building the Dr duino Pioneer board. Working with such a small board, I could not have place the components and soldering them in place would have been very difficult without the vice. The mat protects the table I am working on from errant solder drips and the outside edges have places to sort small parts. Both make the project much easier to complete.
Archie M.
The photo shows the "OLD" jig from the 1960's I still use. This "NEW" jig is awesome. Absolutely a delight to use.
Archie M.
This jig is best I've used. Great help
Richard G.
Great product! I used it to build the Explorer. I could not imagine trying to build the Explorer without one.
David S.
After purchasing a DrDuino Explorer+ and a Pioneer package, I realized quickly that a third hand (one might say) was going to be a huge asset in the assembly process. I took advantage of DrDuino's discount offer and am very happy I did. The PCB Jig is built well and will see much use going forward. The mat is definitely an added bonus when soldering as it provides great protection for the tabletop work surface. Also, the color of the mat (which at first I did not really like) is great for staging components and being able to see them readily.
Donald P.
Really like the fixture, would be nice to have it a little taller or height adjustable.
Did notice when using the Arduine IDE software it's a bit tough to read on my computer screen. not sure if there's anything I can do to make it easy to read. if the text was a little darker it would help.
JEFF K.
Very nice set. Easy to assemble and gives you everything you need! I highly recommend it!
Bernard S.
The Mat and the PC Board holder are must have tools, for this project.
Most of us do not have that 3rd hand to hold the PC Board while inserting or soldering parts.
The mat supplies a protect work surface with small niches to retain small parts.
Just wonderful !
Robert W.
I have used this PC board holder only once to date to remove wiring from a very small board. The holder served the purpose of my purchase very well and will continue as I strip a large collection of other PC boards to save miscellaneous parts. Thank you for creating this handy devise.
Louis S.
It seems to do a good job
Eric S.
The protective mat works well. The circuit board holder works well.
George S.
I had delayed purchase for some time as I had not had good experience with board holders
in the past. I also had a 4" X 4" silicon pad I used for soldering but it seemed to small at times.
Finally decided on the larger pad offer and purchased the combo pkg. Have yet to use the pad but the board holder became very useful within a day or two of receipt. Photo is of a fan
speed controller being held for testing. Extremely handy in supporting the board while I solder wicked the solder from the TRIAC leads and tested to prove they were no longer in contact with board, followed by soldering testing wires to the exposed and isolated TRIAC leads. Well worth the price for either or both of the items. Get only one and you will either regret it or not realize what you are missing out on!
Chris A.
So much easier it is incredible. Well worth the money. It is a product I plan to use in the future.
I have a stand with alligator clips I have used in the past. I still felt like three or four hands were needed to hold everything. I also felt like I needed to be a contortionist to get in just the right angle.
With this unit, the board was easily position for both installation and soldering. After I was done with a section, it was easy to inspect my work eliminating a lot of the errors like cold solder joints and missed soldering. I credit this unit with making my initial testing of the board successful.
John S.
Great set up very handy.
Thanks
Dennis B.
No photos yet. I am traveling with family for the holidays season, but I look forward to using the assembly/soldering jig shortly after the new year begins.
Alan L.
The mat is truly awesome. I wish these 2 items were sold separately. If they are, it is not clear on the web site.
Peter K.
The container sections in the mat really help keep parts from wandering off! Circuit board jig was a terrific aid in assembling the Drduino board-worked well
