2fast4u
09-10-2003, 11:29 AM
O.K., I have fried enough stuff trying to learn as I go, so I decided to go to the local electronics specialty store and ask some questions. And here's what they had to say:
Use 24# multi strand wire as it takes the solder quicker than solid strand wire.
ALWAYS use some type of flux on the joint!
Use the smallest dia. rosin core wire you can get your hands on.
Use a 25 watt iron with a fine tip.
Get a magnifying glass to TRIPLE check the joint. When you think you've got it right CHECK IT AGIAN.
Apply the solder to the wire first if possible then solder the joint.
Tin the surrounding area if possible in case you get a little shakey at the last moment.
Keep the iron tip clean.
These tips came from an old codger who has been soldering this little stuff for as long as I have been alive, so I think I'll take his advise. I know this is common knowledge for most of you on this forum but I hope it will help out some other noob solderer's like myself.
Use 24# multi strand wire as it takes the solder quicker than solid strand wire.
ALWAYS use some type of flux on the joint!
Use the smallest dia. rosin core wire you can get your hands on.
Use a 25 watt iron with a fine tip.
Get a magnifying glass to TRIPLE check the joint. When you think you've got it right CHECK IT AGIAN.
Apply the solder to the wire first if possible then solder the joint.
Tin the surrounding area if possible in case you get a little shakey at the last moment.
Keep the iron tip clean.
These tips came from an old codger who has been soldering this little stuff for as long as I have been alive, so I think I'll take his advise. I know this is common knowledge for most of you on this forum but I hope it will help out some other noob solderer's like myself.