How to solder with only one hand
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/46848072
> I very recently became paralyzed in my left (and dominant) arm, fingers and foot, which believe it or not, was not planned for.
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> The timing was pretty bad, as I've just purchased a couple of ESP3266-boards, a soldering kit and two pressure mats with the the end goal of making a basic bad sensor (one mat for my girlfriend and my side). (Here's the guide I intend to follow: [Make your own bed sensor](https://www.homeautomationguy.io/blog/making-my-own-bed-sensor))
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> The obvious issue is how one, as easily as possible, can accomplish this? Main issues right now are that I can't hold the board, the wires or anything in my hand.
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> Any and all tips are greatly appreciated.
> I very recently became paralyzed in my left (and dominant) arm, fingers and foot, which believe it or not, was not planned for.
>
> The timing was pretty bad, as I've just purchased a couple of ESP3266-boards, a soldering kit and two pressure mats with the the end goal of making a basic bad sensor (one mat for my girlfriend and my side). (Here's the guide I intend to follow: [Make your own bed sensor](https://www.homeautomationguy.io/blog/making-my-own-bed-sensor))
>
> The obvious issue is how one, as easily as possible, can accomplish this? Main issues right now are that I can't hold the board, the wires or anything in my hand.
>
> Any and all tips are greatly appreciated.