totally basic wiring question

[deskpilot]

I've just got the BU0836, and am wanting to use it in a CH fighterstick to convert to USB. I've received wirig diagrams from kind folk and I'm trying to understand those. My question is How do I attach the wires to the pins on the BUO386? My board came with plug-like things that could fit over the pins on the board. Do I solder the wires onto these pins, then plug them onto the board? I realise that one wire connects to more than one pin on the board. Do I wrap the wire around the pin then wrap it around the next pin and so on, then solder it? You can see I'm struggling here because I've no electronics experience. I'm determined to make this work but can't start until I have greater understanding. Perhaps there are some electonics websites peopole could recommend?

[julian265]

Do I solder the wires onto these pins, then plug them onto the board?
Yes, but be careful not to hold the iron on them too long when soldering - you'll melt the plastic.


I realise that one wire connects to more than one pin on the board. Do I wrap the wire around the pin then wrap it around the next pin and so on, then solder it? You can see I'm struggling here because I've no electronics experience. I'm determined to make this work but can't start until I have greater understanding. Perhaps there are some electonics websites peopole could recommend?

I'm not sure what you mean. But generally, you can connect things ANY way you want (if they're meant to be connected), as long as you cover up as much bare metal as possible. In time you learn neater and quicker ways, and heat-shrink is your friend!

[snomhf]

... I realise that one wire connects to more than one pin on the board. Do I wrap the wire around the pin then wrap it around the next pin and so on, then solder it? You can see I'm struggling here because I've no electronics experience. I'm determined to make this work but can't start until I have greater understanding. Perhaps there are some electonics websites peopole could recommend?

You have the right idea. Do it however you feel comfortable. I usually take a knife and cut out a section of the insulation so that I can use a single piece of wire all the way down the line. Be sure you use soldering flux and tin the wire good where it is going to connect otherwise you risk using too much heat. If you tin carefully, you will only need to touch the iron to the connection very briefly to get a good joint. Another warning, don't blow on the connection to help it cool. That can cause "cold joints" which are brittle and come off easily. You want all your solder joints to look nice and shiny.

Good luck.