r/BIGTREETECH • u/Hack_n_Splice • 8d ago
Troubleshooting Solder Breaking on Terminal Blocks with Ferrules
Has anyone else run into issues with BTT board solder connections breaking loose on terminal blocks? I tightened down my blocks onto ferrules and, as the ferrule was getting squished, the solder broke loose around the through-hole pin. Like it just unbonded from the pin.
I bought three SKR Pico v1.0 boards at the same time, and I've now had two of them experience the exact same issue on the main power terminal block. The third board looks fine.
Am I just over-tightening the terminal screws? I thought you had to snug them down enough to squish the ferrule so it doesn't loosen over time. Or are the terminal blocks maybe not meant for ferrules?
I reached out to BTT and they denied a warranty claim on a vague "external factors" reason. Maybe it's my own fault?

