How to solder properly, even with poor tools #soldering #electronics #microscope #arduino

In this video, I show you how to achieve good solder joints.

I intentionally used my old and subpar soldering iron to show that good solder joints are achievable with even this equipment.

[odkittj]

Out of all these videos, this ones commentary made it the most satisfying by allowing us to understand each tool used. Nice.

[rupertrussell]

Nice work. Paradoxically keeping your tip hot ends up heating the electronics less than using a tip that is too cool. I cool tip that is not hot enough requires excessive contact time to hear the pins. This heats up the circuit more than a quick contact with a nice hot tip. Excessive heat is destructive to many components. With soldering cleanliness is next to godliness. Tanks for the excellent demonstration.

[Matthew.Morycinski]

I read a very good chapter in an electronics book for hobbyists. It was 45 years ago but the knowledge held up all these years. Basically, you want the soldering iron tip to be as cool as possible consistent with being able to melt the solder on the joint, given the size of iron and the job. It was more difficult back then with no temperature-controlled irons available. If the iron is too hot, oxidation of the solder prevents wetting. The first symptom is what you see in this video: a mottled appearance of the finished joint. That means the temperature is already a bit too high. The next symptom is when solder rolls into a ball and doesn't stick to the iron. The worst is when you start seeing blue discoloration; that's way too hot.

[bhxlegend]

Been soldering from last 7 years now and man I want to solder for last few years of my life lol it's so satisfying

[TheCrystalGlow]

my favorite is a new type of soldering iron i've discovered. Ceramic, digital soldering irons. they heat REALLY fast, are super accurate and also cool down really fast. i cannot tell you how much of a game changer they are. oh and mine was only $20 on amazon. i bought a $45 weller kit and it sucked big time.

[joeoak]

AFTER WATCHING 20 VIDEOS THIS MAN TELLS ME THE BASICS IN TWO SECONDS THANK YOU MY FRIEND

[DeadCat-]

Cheap solder can make you think you suck at soldering..

[roysutton]

Always use a clean, tinned, plated chisel tip that spans the width of two pins. Then one tip can be soldered while the next is heating and slowly slide it down. For hobbyists, always use Ersin Multicore 60/40 and a wipe of a flux pen.

[king_kong_guru]

Nice info, now i know why my soldering is such a mess, solder mess all over the board.

[niklasniklasniklas]

This video is great! Thank you for the tip. Trying to learn and am struggling a bit

[A]

great video about soldering, everything under 1 minute, straightforward and easy to understand. I just subscribed and like

[TheNameIsGamestar]

I am new to soldering so tips like these are life saving!

[yonderhornet]

The issue I had starting out was I didn't realize that flux is easential

[Berkov]

Sure, most important is to use flux! To get fresk solder without oxide.

[WoodmanFFM]

Well explained. Especially that the job of the solder on the tip is to create a heat bridge - not flow onto the solder joint.

[Blogr_]

Today you taught me something new thanks 😊

[zacharybushaala]

I’m going to be watching this video over and over again 😊

[dkkanofkash]

Good job bro, I was struggling with connecting the pins on my NanoVNA (there are 49 pins) and I had no access to flux. Your video just accelerated my progress and now I’m done with soldering all 49 pins by hand. Thanks!

[PhilnotTony]

Good video. One tip I can give you is use a Tip Tinner it will keep your Iron in great condition and make your burnt out tips work great again.

[AuzzieSTREAM]

Great video! I hate using flux it lingers in the area for a few days even after a complete air out!