Upgrade Best BST-863 with my board | Installation instructions
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 Published On Jun 25, 2021

Board presentation:    • I upgraded my Best BST-863 hot air st...  

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Forgot to mention in the video, you can of course use heatsink compound for the triac but it is very over-specced for the task (40A) so it isn't really required.

How to remove pin headers without a desoldering gun (in case you need to replace the pin headers on the display):    • Desoldering Header Pins - Collin’s La...  

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:07 - Kit soldering tips
0:28 - Station teardown
0:54 - Remove original board
1:24 - Cut display pin headers
1:41 - Remove any solder blobs on the pins
2:11 - Connect display to new board
2:22 - Remove heatsink and mount to new board
2:47 - Clean station and glue sticker
3:18 - Drill holes
4:17 - Install potentiometers
5:09 - Removing protective film from display (optional)
5:20 - Install spacers
5:41 - Install board
7:10 - Close station
7:35 - Test and enjoy

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