How to solder Deans Ultra

[THEBLENDONLINE]

Not bad but a couple of extra tips from a RC professional ( I work in a hobby shop and do a lot of repairs) The flux is not necessary when using the proper solder such as rosin core solder in .030 diameter from Radio Shack. Also this is much easier to use than a large diameter solder in tight spaces. Also it is VERY important to "pre-tin". This means applying the iron to the metal surface and melting the solder with the metal, not the iron. This insures a solid grip on the metal surface.

[ds2626]

What is flux for? to brun easy or more sticky or what?

[rafa37523]

wich solderin iron should i get 25w- 30w or 60w?

[UnrealDanMan]

what happens if you dont use flux

[XxstryaexX1]

@UnrealDanMan its harder to solder

[crazynewf16]

only blue ones dont work



[1521joe]

damn!

thats good.

thanks man.

[AllBatros54]

Nice job.

[managerbod]

very helpfull thank you

[heberorozco]

hi! nice soldering! where can i get flux? it seems that flux is a ****ing big help for beginners like me =P

[lalalahaha1234]

I find XT60 connectors being a lot easier to solder and easier to connect/disconnect without trying not to rip the esc off my plane

[kawasakiman46]

whats the flux is that needed?

[revd]

@kawasakiman46 Personally i use Zinc Flux from Cheap Battery Packs .com Mostly because i solder to aluminum often and regular flux doesn't work on aluminum. Also when it burns it smells like peanut butter. (seriously)

[heberorozco]

@kawasakiman46 you can get flux paste in radioshack, at 7 dollars

[maestrosVIP]

I'm 10 minutes before my first Soldering Experience and i'm watching your video!!!

[revd]

@maestrosVIP Hope the vid was helpful and hope it went well :D

[maestrosVIP]

@revd YES!!! Did really well, soldered the ESC to the motor and changed the Deans plug on two Batteries i had. Worked great!!!

Thank you for your video and keep it up!!!

[30GB]

i solder like a pro without flux

[revd]

@30GB That's cool.

[xXfReeStyLeSk8RXx]

mine cam with instructions :)

[CygnusX250]

thank you ! im switching over from traxxas connectors to deans this was very informative !

[jonehrc]

just wanna say.. awesome.. 5 stars for the video. thanks :)

[lefteris611]

Nice one! Excellent work...

[hotstarz89]

how u solder until shiny n smooth some tips pls

[revd]

To get it shiny and smooth, just make sure the heat transfers through the entire bit of solder. All of it will melt and become fluid then just pull away the iron and hold it still till it hardens on it's own. If you end up with a clump that is prickly, pokey, cloudy, clumpy then it's a cold joint, is very brittle and conducts electricity very poorly.

[hotstarz89]

thx...

[heathovc]

@revd I will redo every bit of solder i ever did on anything now that i saw your video. I need to desolder every connection, clean them, and add fresh new solder to everything (correctly!) Thanks for the video.

[timbulb]

What happened to the sound? this used to be the best video.

[revd]

I don't hear anything. I never had sound on it. I didn't like the way my voice sounded when I originally made it so I cut it out before i uploaded to youtube. The only thing i've changed is to add the youbtube txt boxes.

[Straightsix76]

good job, do you really need to use flux? and how much wire did u strip off?

[PcKSnipE]

Thanks for the video champ!

[timbulb]

Premature shrinkage only happens when I've drank too much.

[mrkmotocross]

hahaha

[jon2cool]

Wow this method seems to work well, can you write somewhere what flux you use, what solder and what power iron please, thanks

[thecreatornator]

What side of a deans is +? I am very confused on that matter, for many people don't really give that any attention, and you could get your wire all jumbled up.

[yumyum39]

You've preserved my sanity many thanks

[cabojay12]

Awesome Job I agree you make it look really easy. Thanks

[aircannonmaster]

u dont have to use flux

[revd]

no you don't but with deans you run the risk of melting and/or warping the housing. keep in mind this video is made to show the simplest method and to be as newbie proof as possible. Flux makes the connection 10x easier.

I developed this method learning as a 100% newb. It's by no means orthodox. It's MY method that i know works EVERY time. I tried orthodox methods repeatedly. There are plenty of those type of vids on u-tube. They did me no good.

[popitn2nd]

this procedure is the cleanest way i've ever seen. also you made it look so easy to do. thanks for this video. i've always wanted to solder my all my wiring nice and neat but i end up burning the capasitors and what not. i hope you can give an advise when soldering wires on board or make a video.

[ossiengoldhill]

what is flux and what does it do?

[revd]

Flux cleans the terminal, prepares the surface for solder adhesion. Translation it makes it hella easier to solder. Most solder comes with flux built in but i've never gotten that to work properly so i use flux. My methods are unorthodox but they work every time w/o melting the housing or ruining cells.

[princecaspian101]

can i use deans to a stock rustler xl-l with a traxxas 7 cell batt.?

[itsangelico]

why not?

[revd]

u can put whatever type of connector you prefer.

[Janie500]

Which is postive and negative?

[revd]

Lay it flat longways the vertical pin is positive. the horizontal pin is negative.

[99876654]

does the battery have to be discharged and how much, eg on my tt01 (teu bk 101 ESC)when the battery is "flat" and i go full throttle the car jerks like once every second and moves forward a tiny bit each time. is this the ideal discharged battery to deans plug?

[revd]

a battery doesnt need to be discharged in order to add leads. just dont short it out.

[nitrozach54]

WOW THANKS!!

this was my 2nd time soldering and your guide made it real easy!

thanks alot!

[npeters809]

Great Guide, but what purpose does the flux have?

[medoloverr]

it helps prevent the Tin to stuck into the heater ...

[revd]

To be quite honest i've heard people say the flux is absolutely not necessary, but every single time i omit that step i end up with a cold joint. 2 big nasty grey clumps that are awfully hard to get to stick to the surfaces. (even if i sand the surfaces) The flux eliminates this and i get a nice clean connection every time.

[savagedias]

Flux breaks up corrosion on the metals & creates an air tight barrier between the metal & air which prevents more corrosion from forming before you add solder to the pins. It also acts as a lubricant for the solder allowing it to flow smoothly. Your solder has flux in it but it's burning before it gets put to use. Set up two clamps & feed some solder to the joint after you heat it up. It won't take much but it'll decrease the chances of a cold solder joint.

[jdogs247]

What type of solder (what specs) are you using? Thx

[revd]

regular 60/40 (i think. i havent looked at it in a while)

[GHFINSIDE]

You might want to put on the shrink tube before tinning the leads. With a low-power iron, the heating takes a long time and the heat might spread enough into the insulation that the shrink tube shrinks as you put it on.

Also, I like to rub any metal surfaces I'm about to solder with an eraser, then apply flux. The eraser gets the oxides off even better than just flux.

[dcp2001]

nice vid, very helpful, will be putting this one to use tonight!

[warspite2]

Excellent video, wish I would have seen this prior to my project. I tried tonight for 2 hours to get a deans connector soldered on an ESC, no luck. This is using a new soldering iron. Now my tip is no longer getting hot. What makes me extremely frustrated is in the how to videos, in just a few seconds the object surface gets heated up enough to melt the solder. I sat there holding mine for several minutes and the thing would not melt the solder for my life. Had ruined one of my deans connectors.

[revd]

how hot is your iron? Mine is 40w. The lesser the watts the harder it is to melt. Also i've found that the flux really really helps. so many people it's not necessary.....but i use it every time. my methods are unorthodox but they work.

[warspite2]

My iron is a 30w. Perhaps it needs to be more?

[revd]

30W should be fine Just work with less solder at a time.

Make sure your iron is tinned properly and the surface of the deans are cleaned (sanded or flux) That will ensure transfer of the heat.

[logieuk]

Well, you made it look so easy. I have clumps over solder on mine and half melted deans connections! Going to get a new Iron tonight and go with this technique! Thanks for the video.

[Neties]

do you have to discharge the batteries before you solder? I don't want to kill my 4600mah intellects.

[3wizion]

No you dont, but dont shortcut them :P

[duncandrake]

Thank you! it's helpful.

P.S. Darn! I HOPED i could get the 200$! ^_^

[KamellitoW7]

thanks now i know how to do it !

[bm5447]

EC3 connectors are much easier to solder due to the cylinder type connector vs deans terribly designed flat connection.

[revd]

I agree deans are a pain to work with. That's why i posted this video. Personally i like powerpoles and crimping. makes like so much easier.

[chipko]

hahahhaha - Lather, rinse, repeat - do not pass go, do not collect $200

:D Funny (3:20min in)

[WattTheHeli]

The rubber band on needle nose pliers is brilliant!!! It is the perfect mini clamp :~)

[Khatsalano]

Wow, I wish I had seen this video before butchering so many Dean's connectors due to bad technique. This will be very helpful going forward.

[supahmac]

Wow, so its that easy. I have just been struggling with this, lol. Ended up with 2 big lumps, and no way of getting the shrink to cover it all!

[casag4545]

THANKS ALOT!!!

[gofast925]

This helped a lot, thanks for posting dude!!!

[josh2k66]

kool, thats so useful to me