Fanatec Wheel Base PCB Eyelet Replacement?

**mgrharry** · 11-18-2021, 08:27 PM

Working on a Fanatec wheel base assembly with a damaged USB port. It has a USB B female USB port (like a printer). One of the traces underneath the USB port as torn, and the PCB eyelet is damaged. The torn trace itself is not to big a deal to fix, but the eyelet is another matter. It's the eyelet for one of the smaller USB data pins, is it possible to find a replacement eyelet somewhere? Where can I order something like that? And what tool would I need to crimp it in place?

Thanks.

**mgrharry** · 11-18-2021, 08:42 PM

Mouser maybe for eyelet, I guess I can measure size of original eyelet with caliper. Although it seems they only have brass eyelets, not copper.
https://www.mouser.com/c/electromech...q=pcb%20eyelet

There's also https://www.circuitmedic.com/index.html
Prices seem high but perhaps a better selection than mouser.

Any recommendations on eyelet setting tool for this small size?

**stj** · 11-19-2021, 04:55 AM

the board doesnt have islets, it's through-hole plating.
if you can see where the pin connects then run a jumpwire, if not because it runs inside the board then you have some work to do

**CapLeaker** · 11-19-2021, 03:59 PM

jb weld it. just make sure all the connections are made properly.

**stj** · 11-19-2021, 04:18 PM

so jb is non-conductive??
i thought it was "metal loaded epoxy" ??

**CapLeaker** · 11-19-2021, 06:27 PM

JB weld makes all kinds of epoxy including non conductive. I use it to fill in holes in boards all the time. I just find this JB weld is better than LePage. Preference I guess.

**R_J** · 11-19-2021, 08:23 PM

I don't think he is trying to fill a hole, the hole which had a feed-thru is where the usb pin is located, he just needs to connect a thin wire between the usb pin and where the trace went.

**sam_sam_sam** · 11-21-2021, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CapLeaker

JB weld makes all kinds of epoxy including non conductive. I use it to fill in holes in boards all the time. I just find this JB weld is better than LePage. Preference I guess.

Which JB weld do you use on circuit boards I have need to fill holes before

**CapLeaker** · 11-21-2021, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sam_sam_sam

Which JB weld do you use on circuit boards I have need to fill holes before

Not sure on top of my head but it's something called like Clearweld. It dries clear like any other clear epoxy.

**sam_sam_sam** · 11-21-2021, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CapLeaker

Not sure on top of my head but it's something called like Clearweld. It dries clear like any other clear epoxy.

Thanks for the information

**mgrharry** · 11-22-2021, 07:15 PM

Eyelets are tiny, 1mm hole width and 1.5mm flange head. Only place that seemed to have it was CircuitMedic. The refill kit here should do the trick:
https://www.circuitmedic.com/products/201-3140.html

**petehall347** · 11-22-2021, 07:28 PM

i normally put a strand of wire through the hole and call it done .. has to carry enough current though .

**sam_sam_sam** · 11-23-2021, 08:55 AM

Or another option is to take wrapping wire and rap around the compost pin and make a pad where is none left I have done this yes it takes some patience and a little bit of trial and error for you to get it right

11-18-2021, 08:42 PM	#2
mgrharry Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 City & State: los angeles, ca My Country: usa I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 137	Re: Fanatec Wheel Base PCB Eyelet Replacement? Mouser maybe for eyelet, I guess I can measure size of original eyelet with caliper. Although it seems they only have brass eyelets, not copper. https://www.mouser.com/c/electromech...q=pcb%20eyelet There's also https://www.circuitmedic.com/index.html Prices seem high but perhaps a better selection than mouser. Any recommendations on eyelet setting tool for this small size? Last edited by mgrharry; 11-18-2021 at 09:04 PM..

11-19-2021, 04:55 AM	#3
stj Great Sage 齊天大聖 Join Date: Dec 2009 City & State: Europe My Country: some shithole run by Israeli agents I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 28,106	Re: Fanatec Wheel Base PCB Eyelet Replacement? the board doesnt have islets, it's through-hole plating. if you can see where the pin connects then run a jumpwire, if not because it runs inside the board then you have some work to do

11-19-2021, 03:59 PM	#4
CapLeaker Leaking Member Join Date: Dec 2014 City & State: Atlantic Canada My Country: Canada Line Voltage: Ground, 0Hz I'm a: Hobbyist Tech Posts: 5,558	Re: Fanatec Wheel Base PCB Eyelet Replacement? jb weld it. just make sure all the connections are made properly.

11-19-2021, 04:18 PM	#5
stj Great Sage 齊天大聖 Join Date: Dec 2009 City & State: Europe My Country: some shithole run by Israeli agents I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 28,106	Re: Fanatec Wheel Base PCB Eyelet Replacement? so jb is non-conductive?? i thought it was "metal loaded epoxy" ??

11-19-2021, 06:27 PM	#6
CapLeaker Leaking Member Join Date: Dec 2014 City & State: Atlantic Canada My Country: Canada Line Voltage: Ground, 0Hz I'm a: Hobbyist Tech Posts: 5,558	Re: Fanatec Wheel Base PCB Eyelet Replacement? JB weld makes all kinds of epoxy including non conductive. I use it to fill in holes in boards all the time. I just find this JB weld is better than LePage. Preference I guess.

11-19-2021, 08:23 PM	#7
R_J Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Jun 2012 City & State: ☻ My Country: Canada I'm a: Professional Tech Posts: 8,753	Re: Fanatec Wheel Base PCB Eyelet Replacement? I don't think he is trying to fill a hole, the hole which had a feed-thru is where the usb pin is located, he just needs to connect a thin wire between the usb pin and where the trace went.

11-22-2021, 07:15 PM	#11
mgrharry Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 City & State: los angeles, ca My Country: usa I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 137	Re: Fanatec Wheel Base PCB Eyelet Replacement? Eyelets are tiny, 1mm hole width and 1.5mm flange head. Only place that seemed to have it was CircuitMedic. The refill kit here should do the trick: https://www.circuitmedic.com/products/201-3140.html

11-22-2021, 07:28 PM	#12
petehall347 Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Jan 2015 City & State: worcester My Country: United Kingdom I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 3,538	Re: Fanatec Wheel Base PCB Eyelet Replacement? i normally put a strand of wire through the hole and call it done .. has to carry enough current though .

11-23-2021, 08:55 AM	#13
sam_sam_sam Badcaps Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 City & State: Some times Sunny Jacksonville FL My Country: USA Line Voltage: 120 Volts 60 HZ I'm a: Knowledge Seeker Posts: 4,009	Re: Fanatec Wheel Base PCB Eyelet Replacement? Or another option is to take wrapping wire and rap around the compost pin and make a pad where is none left I have done this yes it takes some patience and a little bit of trial and error for you to get it right Last edited by sam_sam_sam; 11-23-2021 at 08:57 AM..

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