Don't want to make a "Refillable" flux pen using the liquid flux of your choice? Then buy a flux pen at a great price at the link below! bit.ly/2zcVxTl
Awesome video! Great information for the "do it yourself" people working on electronics! I just made my first batch of home made Rosin Flux using a rosin bar, 99 % alcohol and glycerin. It works fantastic! I will now, thanks to you, make my own flux pen.
I was thinking about making something like this and you proved that it works well. Will be more handy than a nail polish bottle with a small brush. By the way, you can make your own flux by crushing rosin and then dissolving it in alcohol, pretty mild action, but helps quite a lot
zerpBot Yes, if you have access to it. But I preffer to use solid rosin, 'cause pastes I can buy is more aggressive than I want. I bought an mild activated solid rosin for that, but yeah, dissolving paste will be quicker&easier
Yeah there are some pastes that though they clean really well the oxidation from wires they are acid and corrode the metal over the time, they are also very toxic. I avoid those ones and only buy the one made specifically for electronics.
rotanal Well, I didn't follow exact proportions :D But you can start with 1 part crushed rosin to 5 parts of alcohol (by volume). Shake it real good to dissolve it (it'll take some time) then try it out on some PCB. If it won't do much help, add more rosin, dissolve it, try again. I honestly dunno the proportion, I made a 50mL batch and it'll serve me for years :) The last batch I made is already 7 months old and I used just 30% from it. You don't have to flood the PCB with it, tiny drop does just fine.
I made my Rosin Flux by weight not volume. Depending on the what type you like. Paste or liquid or something in between. for liquid flux use 40% rosin by weight, A little thicker, 65% by weight, Paste, 80% by weight. The Glycerin is optional, it helps to not have any smoke, The remaining portion is the 99% alcohol. You can buy the Rosin at any musical shop. Cello and violins use this to condition the bow. Walgreens or any other drug store will have the 99% alcohol and Glycerin. Give it a go, it really works!
I made my flux pens for around 40 cents. Got 3 highlighters at a dollar store for a dollar. The flux I made from pine sap and alcohol. Been using it for over a year now.
Glad you liked the video! I have many videos on my channel that cover a wide range of subjects, so be sure to look over my video playlists below, and share my channel with many others. Thank you ua-cam.com/users/electronicsnmoreplaylists
its a good idea, however I think 951 would be a better choice, 186 will clog up the second time you try and use it or forget to put the cap on and lose all that rosin goodness. cheaper to buy a syringe with blunt nose tip. (no loss)
DIY Homemade flux pen. Amazing 5 minute video of how to refill a marker. Maybe you could make a video of how to refill a syringe with flux, something I have no idea how to do...
I have type 2..I have thought about doing that. Also was thinking cut the sharp point off so you don't accidently stick your self. Glad you mentioned that. Believe I will try it. O yea,, I have same type flux with needle on the end. Some how it started leaking. Had to transfer the flux into another bottle. I have a question. Where do you get blue tac. Looks like play dough
Inhaling flux fumes isn't a good thing. Always hold your breath, or turn away from the fumes before inhaling. Ideally use a fume hood or solder outdoors.
john porter If you happen to have a brand new cotton pad, then great. Most people do not have a new replacement for a pen they have laying around. :-). Cleaning a highlighter using water works just fine as long as you are patient and squeeze out the excess water and allow it to fully air dry.
I just used new cotton wool and didnt bother cleaning out the tip of the pen being a lazy so and so now my liquid flux is a bit off colour but it still works! lol! I'm guessing the colour will fade after a few dabs, Still!...a good idea and thanks,
Yes, but you cannot refill the pen, they only contain a small amount of flux(5-10ml), and the flux used is not as good as the no-clean flux I use. Thanks for watching!
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Be sure to look over my extensive video playlists for other great videos of interest to you, rate thumbs up, subscribe, and share my channel with many others.
Don't want to make a "Refillable" flux pen using the liquid flux of your choice? Then buy a flux pen at a great price at the link below!
bit.ly/2zcVxTl
Awesome video! Great information for the "do it yourself" people working on electronics! I just made my first batch of home made Rosin Flux using a rosin bar, 99 % alcohol and glycerin. It works fantastic! I will now, thanks to you, make my own flux pen.
Thanks Lacy. Be sure to share my channel with others, rate thumbs up, and check out my "Useful Tips" playlist, there are many excellent ideas shown.
I was thinking about making something like this and you proved that it works well. Will be more handy than a nail polish bottle with a small brush. By the way, you can make your own flux by crushing rosin and then dissolving it in alcohol, pretty mild action, but helps quite a lot
MrJohhhnnnyyy Paste rosin too, like the radioshack one that is used for electronics, you can add some alcohol to dissolve it.
zerpBot Yes, if you have access to it. But I preffer to use solid rosin, 'cause pastes I can buy is more aggressive than I want. I bought an mild activated solid rosin for that, but yeah, dissolving paste will be quicker&easier
Yeah there are some pastes that though they clean really well the oxidation from wires they are acid and corrode the metal over the time, they are also very toxic. I avoid those ones and only buy the one made specifically for electronics.
thanks for the suggestion, I would like to know your proportions of solid rosin and alcohol
rotanal Well, I didn't follow exact proportions :D But you can start with 1 part crushed rosin to 5 parts of alcohol (by volume). Shake it real good to dissolve it (it'll take some time) then try it out on some PCB. If it won't do much help, add more rosin, dissolve it, try again.
I honestly dunno the proportion, I made a 50mL batch and it'll serve me for years :) The last batch I made is already 7 months old and I used just 30% from it. You don't have to flood the PCB with it, tiny drop does just fine.
This is a great tip to use the flux for soldering.
Thanks for the Video.
I made my Rosin Flux by weight not volume. Depending on the what type you like. Paste or liquid or something in between. for liquid flux use 40% rosin by weight, A little thicker, 65% by weight, Paste, 80% by weight. The Glycerin is optional, it helps to not have any smoke, The remaining portion is the 99% alcohol. You can buy the Rosin at any musical shop. Cello and violins use this to condition the bow. Walgreens or any other drug store will have the 99% alcohol and Glycerin. Give it a go, it really works!
I made my flux pens for around 40 cents. Got 3 highlighters at a dollar store for a dollar. The flux I made from pine sap and alcohol. Been using it for over a year now.
You can buy refillable poster marker pens empty.
You have to push to draw liquid and also add a ball to stir it.
This video is like "unboxing of highlighter"
No, not even close.
Good idea, thanks
Glad you liked the video! I have many videos on my channel that cover a wide range of subjects, so be sure to look over my video playlists below, and share my channel with many others. Thank you
ua-cam.com/users/electronicsnmoreplaylists
That's super handy ;) Keep up the good work!
Sure is, and you don't have to pay big money either.
Thanks For Watching!
its a good idea, however I think 951 would be a better choice, 186 will clog up the second time you try and use it or forget to put the cap on and lose all that rosin goodness. cheaper to buy a syringe with blunt nose tip. (no loss)
su pyrow I have not had any problems using 186, but you can use whatever you like.
that's a great idea!!! thanks
I'm gonna do this to my dried-up flux pen. :)
Excellent Tip!
***** Thanks Mike
DIY Homemade flux pen. Amazing 5 minute video of how to refill a marker. Maybe you could make a video of how to refill a syringe with flux, something I have no idea how to do...
I usually use a syringe with a hypodermic needle for diabetics. I fill it up with the rosin flux.
I have type 2..I have thought about doing that. Also was thinking cut the sharp point off so you don't accidently stick your self. Glad you mentioned that. Believe I will try it. O yea,, I have same type flux with needle on the end. Some how it started leaking. Had to transfer the flux into another bottle. I have a question. Where do you get blue tac. Looks like play dough
nice one.
thank you...
excelente idea..! gracias por compartir...!
I looked up homade hookah pen wat da fu
same
happydude alltheway same
Big CHOPZ same
Just what everyou do don't try smoking this the solder and flux is poision
Yegvt
great idea ....
Great tutorial, thank you very much :) .... John....
+karen berry
You're welcome! Be sure to check out my video playlists, rate thumbs up, and share. Thanks
Thanks now I can cape in school
*Cant relate* bahahah
Is it harmful to inhale great vid tnx
Inhaling flux fumes isn't a good thing. Always hold your breath, or turn away from the fumes before inhaling. Ideally use a fume hood or solder outdoors.
Nice Edea
Thank you! 😊
link for the rosin liquid pls
Should be in the video description area.
Good idea 👍👍👍👍
Glad you liked the video! Be sure to rate thumbs up and share my channel with others. Thanks
awesome!!
Niels Dijkstra Glad you liked it. :-)
Bang the pen then pull out...
Good idea but why not just fill the pen with new clean cotton wool?
john porter If you happen to have a brand new cotton pad, then great. Most people do not have a new replacement for a pen they have laying around. :-). Cleaning a highlighter using water works just fine as long as you are patient and squeeze out the excess water and allow it to fully air dry.
I just used new cotton wool and didnt bother cleaning out the tip of the pen being a lazy so and so now my liquid flux is a bit off colour but it still works! lol! I'm guessing the colour will fade after a few dabs, Still!...a good idea and thanks,
2:24 "just the tip"
You can buy a flux pen for $1 and free shipping from China on ebay.
Yes, but you cannot refill the pen, they only contain a small amount of flux(5-10ml), and the flux used is not as good as the no-clean flux I use. Thanks for watching!
electronicsNmore
Aren't you using rosin flux? Rosin flux is not no clean flux.
jjenson2006
You never heard of "No-Clean Rosin Flux"?
electronicsNmore
No, I haven't. Do you have a link? Rosin, from what I understand is sticky and must be cleaned from the board afterwards.
jjenson2006
Look it up on Google.
best
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed my video. Be sure to look over my extensive video playlists for other great videos of interest to you, rate thumbs up, subscribe, and share my channel with many others.
can u use water?
To do what? Clean the ink?
What is flux
Flux is used to clean a connection before it's soldered, and it also allows the solder to flow nicely.
Cool
Thanks for watching! Be sure to rate thumbs up, check out my video playlists, and share my channel with friends.
Mast h bhai
Nice :)
Wow intrasted
Good vid but this dude doesn't have indoor plumbing. He's always talking garden hose.
A garden hose with a spray nozzle does a better job!
👌👌👌👌👌👌
soo late
late?
Excellent tip !
Glad you liked it. Please be sure to share my channel with others. Thank You!