HorizonRC.com How To - Soldering Basics

[killersushi99]

Throws solder gun out the window P==-

[Kankki1]

Umm… 60/40 Lead free solder? I think somebody messed up here.

[compassman33]

are there different types of deans connectors , i have seen deans with flat connectors and i have seen deans with stick like connectors, is there a difference and does it matter

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@compassman33 The ones shown here are Deans Ultra Plugs

[burtonkidd]

I would rather not spend $220 for a soldering station.

I bought a station last year for $90 temps up to 850*F 60W.

perfect for what i use it for.

[1521joe]

5 stars

thankyou for such a good video

[ciprianwiner]

really nice tips

[chris07081]

o btw what are you cleaning the iron with

[chris07081]

thx man mad video

[bobbygotland]

where do they sell those soldering stations?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@bobbygotland We have them on the Horizon Hobby website. If you look in the "More Info" section for this video the top link provided will take you to where you can purchase one.

[doodleman99]

soddering?? lol

[purplelambo95]

if you solder a motor directly to the esc on a slash how are u supposed to clean the motor

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@purplelambo95 You can either unsolder it to clean it or leave it connected, I've done both.

[followerofchrist27]

Thx so much man, u just saved me $100!

[joe0wnzu]

when i was taking my motor out i broke the hex on the screw and tryed to get it out but i canot change it now any help ?

[HorizonRCdotCom]

The pinion setscrew stripped or the actual motor screw?

[joe0wnzu]

the actual motor screw that holds the motor onto the mtor pl8

[HorizonRCdotCom]

Get a rotary tool with a cutoff wheel. You're going to need to slot that screw head so you can use a flat blade screwdriver to back it out.

[Ispintechno1]

This is a very useful video, thank you very much sir.

Can you make a video to show how to change connectors on lipos and ESCs? Like going from a deans to an AC3 or visa-versa? Something I need to do and would like to know the expert way to do it.

Grats :D

[HorizonRCdotCom]

If you mean EC3 we have a video on the site here showing how to install EC3 connectors.

[Ispintechno1]

I did mean EC3, thanks I will look for the vid!

[HorizonRCdotCom]

I don't like using flux personally. I think it makes more of a mess than it's worth. If you use a good quality solder and iron and properly clean the surface you're soldering to you won't need it.

[joe0wnzu]

another quick question do you have a email adreess i can send u a pic of my battery to esc connector if i got water on my lipo barrery would it short out and blow up cuz i live in wet uk and its always wet thats why i got a waterproof esc and im going to strart racing soon

[HorizonRCdotCom]

Our E-mail address is under the "More Info" section of the video here. YouTube won't allow links/addresses to be posted in the comments section here for some reason.

[joe0wnzu]

hi

i got a sc10 on your recomendation i got a 10.5t brushless recomended by you and instead of bullet connectors what would be the best connecters... deans ? or what do you recomend

[HorizonRCdotCom]

To the motor or to the battery? Well for the battery I'd say either Deans or EC3 connectors work well. For the motor I'd direct solder it. Now just remember too that to run a brushless motor you need a brushless ESC too.

[joe0wnzu]

im using deans for the battery and ESC the wire isant long enough to go direct to the motor so what do i do then and the brushless ESC i have is waterpoof nosram evil dragon and i need connectors to swop the motor from my schumacher cat sx to my sc10

[HorizonRCdotCom]

You can use 3.5 or 4mm bullet connectors on the ESC and motor. Basically you'll just create a pigtail from the motor that ends in female bullet connectors and put the males on the ESC side.

[ramis182]

wow that lots of information, great job guys!

[HorizonRCdotCom]

Yes, these are general guidelines for soldering, not really surface specific.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

Sorry, good point. The base of the soldering iron has a sponge holder and damp sponge.

[st200ol]

Thanks for posting this. Did you forget to put the Heat-Shrink tube on the red wire before you soldered it? I have lost count of the number of times I have done that too. :)

[HorizonRCdotCom]

No, it's on there. I needed to trim where possible and that was one of those things that was redundant and fell on the cutting room floor.

[redhotpearl1]

I have done that so many times myself I can't count.

[stphndxtr]

" Thats also well ventilated as well"... lol, I love reiteration.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

Just because I used to work for the Department of Redundancy Department you don't get to hold it against me ;)

[stphndxtr]

@HorizonRCdotCom lol, but seriously... Helpful soldering hints are always welcome, and helpful ;)

[xKmotx]

Try using a dab of paste flux when you tin wires or solder to a Deans tab. The difference is night and day.

[HorizonRCdotCom]

I used to use that but found if you use a really good quality solder its not necessary and just makes a bigger mess.

[NeXt559]

flux causes your material to oxidize prematurly. as said earlier a good quality solder is best. personally i like to look for the thinest solderwire possible. needs a lot les heat to get it flowing

[daveyedgar]

great vid!! what is the wattage of the iron and at what heat do you have it set for the soldering in the vid??

[HorizonRCdotCom]

I believe that LRP rates it as a 90-watt iron. I found that, for what I was doing, setting the heat between about 325-350 provided enough heat to get the solder flowing without overheating and damaging the electrical components.

[Rcflygarn]

I think its wery good that you make this vids thumbs up

[liambowers666]

Great to see HH have started making how-to's! Nice video once again, 5 stars!

[HorizonRCdotCom]

We have many how-to videos and articles on both the Horizon Hobby site and YouTube.