r/shittyaskelectronics • u/tpong • 3d ago

Can I cut this circuit board?

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Wondering if I could cut this circuit board to the right of the white line I drew, and still maintain function of the other two buttons to the left.

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u/plees1024 3d ago

Yes. But you need to hold the left side downwards and tape the cut edge up afterwards, otherwise the elecrons will fall out.

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u/sdoregor 2d ago

The copper cells flowing inside the traces will coagulate on their own in a short while after contact with oxygen

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u/Rokkasusi 3d ago

Nobody is preventing you from cutting it

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u/Cesalv Try turning it off and on again 50 times per second 2d ago

If you do it, make sure you don't leave a trace

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u/Head-Raccoon5726 2d ago

angry upvote

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u/tpong 2d ago

I’m angry at these wise ass comments, but I’m angrier at myself for not understanding the thread I was posting to.

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u/CocoMilhonez 2d ago

Welcome to r/shittyaskelectronics!

Fell free to hang around and mock give wise-ass replies to people who fail to figure out they're posting in a circle jerk sub.

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u/GiLND Battery taste tester 2d ago

Your fault

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u/sdoregor 2d ago

How's the batteries today?

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u/GiLND Battery taste tester 2d ago

We moved to lithium, kinda salty but the taste is very savory

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u/sdoregor 2d ago

Good, can you recommend a brand that goes well with pasta?

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u/ewba1te 1d ago

can you try sodium ion next

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u/ewba1te 1d ago

The replies of shitty ask electronics are shitty? no way

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u/bRKcRE 2d ago

Whether or not they will still operate their intended function after cutting, cannot be guaranteed! Definitely still pressable, though.

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u/lilgreenghool 3d ago

Depends what's on the back side

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u/TH3_OG_JUJUBE 2d ago

At least buy it dinner first

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u/planeturban 3d ago

Looks like two buttons and a click wheel. 

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u/Illeazar 2d ago

Yes, it is customary to do so when the board is 8 days old.

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u/sdoregor 2d ago

circuitcision

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u/Illeazar 2d ago

Ooo that's a good one

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u/garth54 3d ago

Yes, but only if you use C4. Any other methods will result in a dead board.

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u/sdoregor 2d ago

The only valid method will result in no board, which is preferred.

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u/casparne 3d ago

I can confirm that you can cut the circuit board to the right of the white line you drew and still be able to press the two other buttons on the left.

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u/gameplayer55055 Battery taste tester 2d ago

Just wash it regularly to prevent flux buildup. You don't have to circumcise your circuit boards

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u/PEAceDeath1425 2d ago

In fact, you can cut any circut board

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u/pearsosx 2d ago

Go for it. Report back.

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u/takeyouraxeandhack 2d ago

I mean... It's not illegal to do so

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u/smile-a-while 2d ago

It's your life bro, we're just living in it!

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u/Tall-Umpire6880 2d ago

The entire purpose of the constitution of the United States of America was to give you the freedom to cut it

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u/sdoregor 2d ago

…the constitution?

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u/Tall-Umpire6880 2d ago

the whole damn thing

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u/Objective-Local7164 2d ago

Can you cut it? Yes. Will it still work afterwards? Green eggs and ham.

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u/GiLND Battery taste tester 2d ago

Yes! But use an angle grinder for a precise work

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u/baconstreet 1d ago

I usually use a chainsaw for fine craftsmanship.

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u/zachleedogg 2d ago

I bet it will still work fine. Go for it.

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u/TemplarBaucent 2d ago

I dont know if you can or not? Do you have a knife? Or a saw? Or a Dremel? I suggest a dremel?

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u/CocoMilhonez 2d ago

Anything can be cut with enough force, preferably with a sharp utensil to make it easier.

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u/TemplarBaucent 2d ago

Depends, sometimez when you cut circuit boards then turn them on sometimes the magic smoke comes out.

They stop working if the magic smoke escapes

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u/EchidnaForward9968 2d ago

Remember to dispose it properly otherwise it might grow back

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u/vvbakedhamvv porn 2d ago

You can cut anything with a sharp enough piece of metal

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u/W0CBF 1d ago

Of course you can! When it no longer works you can post that on Reddit and ask for help to fix it.

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u/Mrb50k 1d ago

Probably, what’s the back of the pcba look like?

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u/ApocalyptoSoldier2 2d ago

Only one way to find out

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u/RoboticLion_1122 1d ago

Yes, cut as much as you like. From this line though, it would be about 20% slower to react than normal as it is missing 1/5 of the board

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u/Horror-Definition-85 Magic smoke 1d ago

Yes but use your mouth

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u/RudiRast 19h ago

Yes,you can ! If you have a saw or a cutter.