USB-C connector reliability

[tomtom5152]

Having happily had my Solo Tap USB-C for about 6 months now, and despite not plugging it in much, I've frequently had issues with the USB-C connector, often resulting in a lot of finessing to get it to receive data to authenticate.

The first time I assumed it was just a bad solder joint so reflowed it with hot air and it seems to hold, but having just had the same issue again, to the point where the connector almost fell off, I'm thinking there may be a more systemic problem with the overall design where the connector is as exposed as it is on the end of the key. I've repaired it again with some extra solder on the side tabs to reinforce it, and reflowed with ample flux paste to ensure a good joint across all the pins, but thought it worth reporting incase others have had similar issues that could indicate a redesign is needed.

[patrick-othmer]

@tomtom5152 Check out the new v2 design: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/conorpatrick/solo-v2-safety-net-against-phishing/description

It should have a more robust case.