/challenges-projects/design-challenges/get-closer/b/blog/posts/florabrella-update---circuit-wizardryI decided to call this chapter circuit wizardry because it takes magic and a little luck to make it happen. The LED strips have three copper pads on the end, yet I needed to mount five wires on each one so I could keep the majority of the...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/get-closer/b/blog/posts/florabrella-update---circuit-wizardryFri, 04 Oct 2013 00:18:34 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:703a0e02-74b5-47e9-8f28-2b6f00550d00chris.carter0<p>That umbrella is looking awesome.&nbsp; Can not wait to see you spinning it in the rain.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chris</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=16626&AppID=107&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/challenges-projects/design-challenges/get-closer/b/blog/posts/florabrella-update---circuit-wizardryWed, 02 Oct 2013 19:33:53 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:703a0e02-74b5-47e9-8f28-2b6f00550d00DAB0<p>Hi Leslie,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The factory solder was probably lead free, which requires a hotter iron than older lead/tin mixtures.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It looks like you did a good job on the wires.&nbsp; The big advantage to braided wire is its flexability.&nbsp; Tinning the ends greatly simplifies the soldering process.&nbsp; That said, you should be fine with 22 gage solid wire.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tell your husband that wooden clothes pins make excellent temporary wire clamps.&nbsp; I use them all the time.&nbsp; They are cheap and they work. QED!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=16626&AppID=107&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">