Prototyping with breakout boards
Now that we have SPI working on the BeagleBone Black, let's turn our attention back
to the GPS module. Before we can wire up the SparkFun ZOE-M8Q GPS Breakout, we need to do some soldering. Soldering requires desk space, materials, and a considerable time investment.
To perform the soldering for this project, you will need the following items:
- A soldering iron (adjustable temperature) with a conical tip
- Any one of the following: a silicone car dashboard anti-slip mat, a silicone baking mat, or a ceramic tile
- A fine (0.031-inch gauge) electrical rosin core solder
- A soldering iron stand
- A wet sponge
- A wire cutter
- Safety glasses
- A Helping Hands tool, along with a magnifying glass and an LED light
- An X-Acto #2 knife with a #2 blade or #1 knife with a #11 blade
These items are nice to have but not necessary:
- An insulated silicone soldering mat
- solder wick
- A brass sponge
- Sticky tack...
