How to Work with Jumper Pads and PCB Traces
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bboyho Introduction
Handling PCB jumper pads and traces is an essential skill. In this tutorial, you will learn how to cut a PCB trace and add a solder jumper between pads to reroute connections. You will also learn how to repair a trace with the green wire method if a trace is damaged.
Pete Cutting a Trace on the SparkFun Lumenati Boards
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Required Materials
To follow along with this tutorial, you will need the following materials:
