My Soldering Techniques. Deans Connectors, Splicing, Circuit boards, and Solder Removal.

[MrDavetheman]

what is the small clamp thing on your table called ... i'm looking to buy one buy cant find any

[jrodnarod]

Thank you, your video was great, I've watched quite a few soldiering videos to improve my own technique, and this has been one of the better videos. I'm just curious, the first wire joint you made in the video was a technique I've never seen before. i personally usually stagger my joints when dealing with a wiring harness, how would you apply your technique in the field, say soldering a harness under a dash when you can't use a stand?

[Gary1497]

Great work on the video, thanks for doing it.

[Philscbx]

This is how multiple circuits in motorcycle handlebars get processed since the 70's.

The ends can be trimmed of strands first before inserting to make the joint closer to size of wire gauge before soldering.

Also multiple circuits in the bars get staggered so no two joints are next to each other.

Next, before shrink rap, squeeze solder joint with pliers to remove any sharp points that could wear through rap.

Cheers

[robotwarsaintdead]

Great mnethod for soldering 2 wires togethor. Never thought of pushign teh strands into eachother, it dosent leave a bumpo when the heatshrink is applied. ill be using that one !! Thanks dave

[dilliot2k]

Loving the dean connector footage, I know how to solder, but its good to see how its done.

[heliloco]

Thanks always Mr. Herbert you are a great teacher!!

[nutbagbrew102]

thanks dave !

[T34Helicopter]

You have lent me something here Dave, the first thing I would do when soldering two wires together, would be to tint both ends then solder these together, but it makes more sense to interlock the wire strands first as you did then solder. T-34.

[llib90630]

@T34Helicopter tin

[SoldatInconus]

thank you for the tips

but where can we find the hight temp tape?

[ramis182]

thanks mr. herbert, that was a great video that taught me a buncha stuff.........but unfortunately i now have figured out ive been soldering incorrectly for like 3 years.....lol

[lbchuma]

Where in the world do you get musac of The Eurythmics?

[michaelrc1]

very informative video

[420techdeckpro]

Great video! I love your background music! I have no idea what they are exactly, but i can recognize tunes in there! Now i could hear "Sweet dreams" but totally different than the original (or this is the original)!

[slq5541]

Dave as always great video. Answered several questions I dhad about soldering. Really appreicate your efforts.

[beech18s]

Dave,  I just wondered what wattage Weller Solder Station you use. I use a 45 watt pencil Solder iron for most of my light solder jobs. Another good instructional video. If your going to work around electronic devices, you should learn to solder correctly. Tom

[mmerry2]

Dave, I learn so much from your videos. Now if I can only remember to slide the heat shrink on the wire before soldering.

Ever tried using Nylon Deans connectors? I got some from HK and they don't melt!

[arsitama]

Can you show how to solder bigger wire (like AWG 12, found on my 6S battery) to Deans connector?

I didn't know you need to get certificate for soldering. No wonder my solder work is awful.

[ZombiedustXXX]

Dave, I don't even own an RC craft, but I dig your videos!

Great camera work! The "third hand" use was top notch, as was the importance of adding extra rosin flux (not relying on the timid amount of rosin core within most solders) is key to making shiny and flowed solder connections that maintain conductivity, as well as resist mechanical stresses.

People need to understand rosin flux (NEVER USE A PLUMBER'S ACID FLUX!).

@ 0:20 a good solder station (not Radio Shack crap) is a MUST!

[CaptDagwood]

Dave, I was hoping you could shed some light on using Flux. Where and when is it needed..or are there applications where it should not be used. Your experience is always appreciated.

[Doomsday725]

Thank you for that information. I learn something from watching your videos and hope you make lots more. thanks again

[321RCHeli]

Excellent info. You have a great voice for instructional narratives. I only wish!

[spektrum33]

Great advice on soldering and the technique {"_*}

[zombienumber13]

thanks for posting, great stuff

[EDF6399]

Can you do bullet connectors.

[Hewey19]

I think that when you are soldering Dean's connectors you should have the other side of the connector connected so that the pins stay aligned especially if you don't know what you are doing and get the connector really hot.

Nice video.

[steam4o]

The same soldering station as i use :)

[freemarlochip]

Is it me or did you solder on the wires wrong on the Dean, looks like you reverse the POS and NEG wires on the Dean. My deans are label with a + on the top portion or the T of the Deans.

[freemarlochip]

@freemarlochip The first dean you got them reversed but where you show the tape instead of heatshrink you got them right on that connector.

[NightFlyyer]

@freemarlochip Some of my connectors have two red wires and some have two black wires. When I make adaptors with China connectors on the batteries, I have to sometimes switch the polarity for the wires but I have a meter to always make sure it all works in the end. Again, I am simply showing how to solder the wire.

[NightFlyyer]

@freemarlochip I wasnt showing polarity, simply how I solder. 

[MrFlench]

WOW ! Very cool . Learn something new every day . Thanks

[beverke7]

very educational for every beginner, and always good for every experienced RC dude, thx Dave, now lets cut that pizza and have a beer lol

[ZdenekJindra]

That was rather inspiring. I've done lots of soldering too. The technique of joining two braided wires together is interesting, but I wouldn't do it because I prefer to tin both ends separately to make sure they receive enough heat and a reliable coat of solder in advance. Plus I like it to be able to desolder cleanly, where the interweaved ends would end up thick and unmanageable. Either way, you did it nicely.

[NightFlyyer]

@ZdenekJindra Thanks. It was the way I was taught at Hughes and I can guarantee my braided wires are coated fully. In over 50 years of soldering, NEVER have I had a failure of one of my solder joints. So hard to argue with success.

[ZdenekJindra]

@NightFlyyer Such a perfect record after 50 years is actually quite hard to believe. However, please reconsider your favorite argument "hard to argue with success" because success can easily have many flaws of its own - dirty with blood, unlawful, unauditable, short-lived, requiring a steep learning curve..... And the process shown by you will pretty much fail in the wrong hands with less-than-perfect materials or tools. Please do not get offended, I did see it working for you.

[ZombiedustXXX]

@ZdenekJindra Dave mentioned he was trained by Hughes. Adherence to training methods and materials is key. You are not seeing everything he must have dealt with in his career.

This is not an aerospace soldering tutorial.

[ZombiedustXXX]

@ZdenekJindra You bring up a great point, and I would join up two wires the same way!!! :)

Dave was speaking of repairing aircraft wire bundles, which are often tightly packaged and nearly impossible to work around when built, let alone repair after damage. Repairing a large harness of wires one at a time like we are used to, might not allow the repaired section to physically fit in its intended location.

Cheers!

[pagani8]

Wow, another great video interesting technique as well!

[frankaleeny]

super stuff Dave.... lol .... super stuff from super Dave!.I have watched 100's of your videos and learn something new every time.Your videos inspire.You got me into rc and You tubeing my flights. It will take many years to get close to your level of expertise. cheers and happy flying!

[NightFlyyer]

@frankaleeny Thanks very kindly. I appreciate that.

[BurelPhotography]

at 4:40, do you solder red as -? I just happen to notice and I know that the horizontal leg on a deans is+.

[NightFlyyer]

@BurelPhotography The blue China Connector on the other end of this adaptors wire meant I had to solder it that way. Besides, I am only showing how to solder.

[WORRO01]

Brother Dave, I believe you could make a "How to clean a bird cage" video, and have the ability to make it interesting!

Thumbs up as always!~~John

[EMPrcRacing]

AHHH thanks I was just about to solder Deans for the first time!!! Thanks made it alot easier!

[stot2614]

Thanks... very clear and concise; the way I learn best. :) I have been struggling to find pre-soldered batteries that fit the amperage and "c" rating that I have been looking for and thi will certainly help to where I can do it myself after buying a few more tools.

[flamingosunlimited]

You make the most informative RC videos on youtube. I can tell that you really put a lot into making them. Thank you for this great soldering video. Also what is that song in the background? It sounds so familiar to me.

[mikeypizano]

Do I hear "Sweet Dreams" or am I crazy?

[stot2614]

@mikeypizano Yes sir, that is an instrumental to the classic 80's song by Annie Lennox!

[gikar1948]

Dave,

Thanks for the soldering tips, I use some of them already but I always learn something new from you.

Dave

[NightFlyyer]

@gikar1948 Thanks very kindly.

[symawd]

Thank You!

[NightFlyyer]

@symawd Your welcome.

[Skydive4ever]

Nice :-)

[realtvnow]

Thanks for the Instructional Video; very useful:)

[NightFlyyer]

@realtvnow Thanks very much. I appreciate that.

[flyingchimp99]

thanks this really helps everyone !

[NightFlyyer]

@flyingchimp99 Thanks much. I appreciate that and hope it does.

[JamesMullins100]

i want a soldering iron :|

[allen2688]

@JamesMullins100 they sell really cheep ones at hobby stores for like $20 but there not that great but they work

[JamesMullins100]

@allen2688 thanks for that :) i shall buy one

[thekamalwhf]

that helped a lot thanks 

[supercow61]

Super cool soldering techniques ! thanks for info. !!

[NightFlyyer]

@supercow61 Thanks kindly.

[Vim281]

10th viewer!