On Sun, 1 Jun 2008, Philip Pemberton wrote:

>    My attempts to make a suitable connector using Polymorph, balsa wood and 
> bits of springy paperclip wire have all failed. Either the "connector" fails 
> to contact the cartridge. Half of the trouble seems to be that Polymorph melts 
> at a stupidly low temperature, which makes it great for moulding into odd 
> shapes by hand, but as soon as you try to solder to any pins inserted into the 
> bay, the thing melts into a puddle.
> 
> (I still reckon anyone who could come up with something similar to Polymorph 
> that started out as a thermoplastic but could be converted to a thermosetting 
> plastic would be onto a winner)

Milliput (epoxy putty) ?

Comes in several grades. Two part, just mix (kneed) and use. Has about the 
same consistancy as cold plastecene. Starts to harden in about 10-20 mins 
depending on ambiant temp. Very hard within 24 hours. You can saw, file, 
drill it etc.

Regards
Sergio Masci
-- 
http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive
View/change your membership options at
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist