Nice job man! Very important skill to have in this hobby. Im like you, I need my face right in there so thanks for suffering through that with the camera
@@SteffenRC having the rights tools or great ideas or better BOTH is the key for success and Joy 🤣 In the past I had difficulties trying to repair my bikes or planes without the right tools or materials. Now I have began to buy the right things and it is much more enjoying :)) For soldering I also both a similar station maybe also for 750Celsius or Fahrenheit 😅 It works great but I still have some issues. What really improved my soldering work the extra flux and or putting the soldering wire to the piece to solder and not the soldering tip, since then the rosin /flux gets away. I did not knew this flux pen! Much more comfortable and cleaner. I will order one 👍🏼 What Lead poisoning did you had!! ?? One time I reeled I got a cold or throat sore after soldering. But that was on my cold balcony also. So could have been both. But I haven’t had solder with lead. At least not labeled…
Appreciate it Chuck.. Like I said in my opening, I'm not an expert. Im just a regular guy and this is how I do it.. Lots of "Soldering Experts" out there that will let me know I'm not doing it correctly.. Its ok, as my channel grows, I get a bit more exposure and constructive criticism.🇺🇸
I don’t tin the gold terminals anymore. That “gold” is fine without. Watch for the “wick” of 0:05 any flux core solder…. Perfect (lead/tin best. Forget lead free) also use 40 watt minimum iron, 60 even better. LOTS of heat for a SHORT time is ideal. Your join did not have the glossy appearance that is ideal. Look at factory soldered battery pack with terminals. Ideal example. Bet they don’t tin the terminals. Wire needs it though. Use a jig (like you had in the background but didn’t use) If you’re able to hold the wire with fingers it probably isn’t hot enough.
Soldering 101.. Do: 1. Use 63/37 or 60/40 rosin core solder. 2. Use a thin tip for circuit cards and a thick tip for large wires. 3. Set the iron to 370 degrees C or 700 degrees F. 4. Clean and lightly tin the tip every time you pick the iron up. 5. Strip the correct amount of insulation and tin the wire. 6. Use a jig to hold the wire in the connector pin. 7. Place the freshly tinned tip against the connector pin and the wire. 8. Touch the solder to junction of the tip, connector pin, and wire. 9. When the connector pin and wire are hot enough to melt the solder, feed the solder until the pin is filled with solder. 10. When you stop feeding solder to the joint, pull the iron away. 11. Let the joint cool down before moving it. Do not: 1. Use a thin tip to solder heavy wire. The heavy wire will pull the heat out of the tip. 2. Fill the connector pin with solder and reheat it while you try to stick the wire in it while holding it with your fingers. 3. Melt solder on the tip of the iron and carry it to the solder joint. 4. Reheat solder. If you do, apply fresh solder. Otherwise, it’ll turn to slag. 5. Hold things with your fingers. Any movement could cause a cold solder joint.
@@SteffenRCA few other things: 1. I don’t use flux on new connectors or put solder in them first. 2. The bare wire should be tinned without increasing the diameter of the wire. And, it should be done quickly so that the solder doesn’t wick too far up under the insulation. 3. Alligator clips will damage the insulation. I use reversed wooden clothespins. 4. I use heat shrink with the snap on caps. The pins should be covered and the caps alone don’t provide enough support. 5. I use a wide chisel tip for soldering connectors. Tapered tips won’t deliver as much heat to the joint. 6. I’ve watched lots of videos on soldering connectors and haven’t found one worth sharing. I’d make one, but nothing would go right with the camera on. 😎
@@malcolmeccles3783 well, sorry you didn’t like the video. I’ll add a warning on the next one to prevent people from getting triggered by my American pronunciations.
Great subject. Every RC modeler needs to learn to solder. Well done bro.
Thanks Adam. Appreciate it.
Nice job man! Very important skill to have in this hobby. Im like you, I need my face right in there so thanks for suffering through that with the camera
Ha. Thanks Ricky. Appreciate it.
Super tutorial with many tips. Most important the fan! I need one although I solder only in the balcony. I learned the hard way here also… hahaha
Yep.. The fan is handy.. Its all about the tools... right?? I have too many special tools for all the weird projects I get myself into..
@@SteffenRC having the rights tools or great ideas or better BOTH is the key for success and Joy 🤣 In the past I had difficulties trying to repair my bikes or planes without the right tools or materials. Now I have began to buy the right things and it is much more enjoying :)) For soldering I also both a similar station maybe also for 750Celsius or Fahrenheit 😅 It works great but I still have some issues. What really improved my soldering work the extra flux and or putting the soldering wire to the piece to solder and not the soldering tip, since then the rosin /flux gets away. I did not knew this flux pen! Much more comfortable and cleaner. I will order one 👍🏼
What Lead poisoning did you had!! ?? One time I reeled I got a cold or throat sore after soldering. But that was on my cold balcony also. So could have been both. But I haven’t had solder with lead. At least not labeled…
Very good info Will ! Thanks for doing this.
Thanks.. It was just something I take for granted, but the guys at the field don't.. So... Another topic for the channel...
Oh Brother, did you open up a can of worms
Appreciate it Chuck.. Like I said in my opening, I'm not an expert. Im just a regular guy and this is how I do it.. Lots of "Soldering Experts" out there that will let me know I'm not doing it correctly.. Its ok, as my channel grows, I get a bit more exposure and constructive criticism.🇺🇸
It helps to have steady hands. My biggest problem is holding the wire still. I guess that’s why I’m not a surgeon. LOL
Ha.. That vise really helps me with that. But still, my hands and eyes aren't what they used to be.
Great video as always, Thanks
Thanks Ray..
I don’t tin the gold terminals anymore. That “gold” is fine without. Watch for the “wick” of 0:05 any flux core solder…. Perfect (lead/tin best. Forget lead free) also use 40 watt minimum iron, 60 even better. LOTS of heat for a SHORT time is ideal. Your join did not have the glossy appearance that is ideal. Look at factory soldered battery pack with terminals. Ideal example. Bet they don’t tin the terminals. Wire needs it though. Use a jig (like you had in the background but didn’t use) If you’re able to hold the wire with fingers it probably isn’t hot enough.
Thanks for the input.... Not sure what Jig you are referring to.. I use the vise and its works great for me.
Soldering 101..
Do:
1. Use 63/37 or 60/40 rosin core solder.
2. Use a thin tip for circuit cards and a thick tip for large wires.
3. Set the iron to 370 degrees C or 700 degrees F.
4. Clean and lightly tin the tip every time you pick the iron up.
5. Strip the correct amount of insulation and tin the wire.
6. Use a jig to hold the wire in the connector pin.
7. Place the freshly tinned tip against the connector pin and the wire.
8. Touch the solder to junction of the tip, connector pin, and wire.
9. When the connector pin and wire are hot enough to melt the solder, feed the solder until the pin is filled with solder.
10. When you stop feeding solder to the joint, pull the iron away.
11. Let the joint cool down before moving it.
Do not:
1. Use a thin tip to solder heavy wire. The heavy wire will pull the heat out of the tip.
2. Fill the connector pin with solder and reheat it while you try to stick the wire in it while holding it with your fingers.
3. Melt solder on the tip of the iron and carry it to the solder joint.
4. Reheat solder. If you do, apply fresh solder. Otherwise, it’ll turn to slag.
5. Hold things with your fingers. Any movement could cause a cold solder joint.
Bingo.... Great summary...
@@SteffenRCA few other things:
1. I don’t use flux on new connectors or put solder in them first.
2. The bare wire should be tinned without increasing the diameter of the wire. And, it should be done quickly so that the solder doesn’t wick too far up under the insulation.
3. Alligator clips will damage the insulation. I use reversed wooden clothespins.
4. I use heat shrink with the snap on caps. The pins should be covered and the caps alone don’t provide enough support.
5. I use a wide chisel tip for soldering connectors. Tapered tips won’t deliver as much heat to the joint.
6. I’ve watched lots of videos on soldering connectors and haven’t found one worth sharing. I’d make one, but nothing would go right with the camera on. 😎
Thanks again brother.. Go for the soLdering video.. I did mine with a single take...😎
@@SteffenRC Someday perhaps, but it will not be in one take. Solder sounds like Estee Lauder to me.. 😎
Asking for a friend - leave throttle cut off or on during a range check? Thanks in advance. Also great video, learned something new.
I like throttle cut off for range checks when your buddy is holding the plane. It makes for some excitement 😎
the moment you said soder made me stop the vid. what is it with the americans mispronouncing this word. it has an L in it for a reason!
@@malcolmeccles3783 well, sorry you didn’t like the video. I’ll add a warning on the next one to prevent people from getting triggered by my American pronunciations.
It's solder, not sodder.
I’ll send an official apology for mis-pronouncing solder. Ha….
All you grammar Cops should check the Oxford English Dictionary for the correct pronunciation.
There is no hard L
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Sole. Der. Ing
Sorry Paul, Thats just the way grew up saying it.. Just confirmed with my 88 yo dad that the "L" is silent.. At least in my neck of the woods.. Ha...
@@SteffenRC 😂 I’m English, we’re divided by a common language
The L is silent, just like there’s no hay in H or Ed after Z.. 😎