Soldering PI zero connections

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#1

Hello,

I’ve got a problem making a permanent connection to my pi zero for the wifi adapter, if I solder a connection to the usb ports data lines the port stops working and works normally again if i unsolder and use the micro USB with an adapter.

Any ideas what i might be doing wrong?

I’ve burned out a wifi adapter with this problem, so I’m being slightly careful not to do the same again !!

Cheers

Matt

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#2

I’m guessing the data lines need to be a twisted pair?

#3

Wires reversed? cant tell in pic because we cant see the adapter. Also you used same color for both lines…
Twisting data wires is always good.
You should have a common ground.

#4

Twisty twisty worked, I was just slightly cautious after popping a wifi adapter.

Cheers

Matt

#5

Shielding would be a really good idea too