You can cut before if you want but it makes it harder to get a good solder on a small end. You end up with round balls of solder. Cutting after you solder is far better and should never result in a crack in the joint. Leaving the lead long results in a nice cone shaped solder joint. Use a good, sharp set of cutters and you will never have a problem with a crack in the joint. You cut don't pull.
I'm not a pro in soldering but I think you should cut the terminals before soldering , as cutting extra terminals after soldering may cause a crack in the joint , Nice video btw
Personal preference really. I use braid for small small amounts of solder like on a normal/small solder pad like the ones in the video and I use a pump for larger pads with more solder on them.
I have mine at 370F. I use thin solder and solder really quick. It's really easy to burn up components with it this high.
It basically depends on how thick your solder is. Thicker solder = more heat needed. I would do some test soldering with your iron set kind of low and keep raising it until you get it to melt quickly.
Wouldnt be a bad idea to slip some tubing over the upper lead of the resistor so it doesnt short against other things, or coat it with liquid tape or electronics varnish.
Always a good idea. Thanks. I just made this video really quick to help one of my customers out. I never realized it would get so much attention. Had I known, I would have made it a lot better and more in depth. Looks like I should make a better one pretty soon.
how can i desolder a tuner card from the mainboard of a tv? I got all the pins desoldered, but the 4 big clips that hold it on... maybe my iron isn't enough watts but it won't melt the solder for those.
Try adding a little of your solder to the solder you are trying to remove. Try to mix it a little if possible. Now try to remove it. Also a little flux on the de-soldering braid helps the braid soak up the solder better.
When a bad solder exists, should you just try and touch it up first. I'm a total rookie when it comes to soldering. I just don't know if I should add more solder or just try to remelt a spot. I'm scared to damage the board.
Yes, you can just remelt the solder. If there isn't enough solder on it, you can add some more. Don't leave it on the board a long time and your board will be fine. Should only take a second to do. You will want to use a 25-30w iron for most circuit boards.
You can cut before if you want but it makes it harder to get a good solder on a small end. You end up with round balls of solder. Cutting after you solder is far better and should never result in a crack in the joint. Leaving the lead long results in a nice cone shaped solder joint. Use a good, sharp set of cutters and you will never have a problem with a crack in the joint. You cut don't pull.
GriffinEffects 7 months ago
I'm not a pro in soldering but I think you should cut the terminals before soldering , as cutting extra terminals after soldering may cause a crack in the joint , Nice video btw
MiShO10O0O 7 months ago
what is better to desolder
braid or vaccuum pump
thanks! in forward
laurentprodz 11 months ago
@laurentprodz
Personal preference really. I use braid for small small amounts of solder like on a normal/small solder pad like the ones in the video and I use a pump for larger pads with more solder on them.
GriffinEffects 11 months ago
what temperature to set your soldering iron to?
bergweg 1 year ago
@bergweg
I have mine at 370F. I use thin solder and solder really quick. It's really easy to burn up components with it this high.
It basically depends on how thick your solder is. Thicker solder = more heat needed. I would do some test soldering with your iron set kind of low and keep raising it until you get it to melt quickly.
GriffinEffects 1 year ago
Wouldnt be a bad idea to slip some tubing over the upper lead of the resistor so it doesnt short against other things, or coat it with liquid tape or electronics varnish.
rhblakeman 1 year ago
@rhblakeman
Always a good idea. Thanks. I just made this video really quick to help one of my customers out. I never realized it would get so much attention. Had I known, I would have made it a lot better and more in depth. Looks like I should make a better one pretty soon.
GriffinEffects 1 year ago
nice vid, thanks
Dangles1337 1 year ago
nice. thank you.
cremiada 1 year ago
how can i desolder a tuner card from the mainboard of a tv? I got all the pins desoldered, but the 4 big clips that hold it on... maybe my iron isn't enough watts but it won't melt the solder for those.
krgrubbs 2 years ago
Try adding a little of your solder to the solder you are trying to remove. Try to mix it a little if possible. Now try to remove it. Also a little flux on the de-soldering braid helps the braid soak up the solder better.
GriffinEffects 2 years ago
A clean tip always works better and your tip will last longer. Clean it with tip cleaner before you turn it off each time.
GriffinEffects 2 years ago
When a bad solder exists, should you just try and touch it up first. I'm a total rookie when it comes to soldering. I just don't know if I should add more solder or just try to remelt a spot. I'm scared to damage the board.
Polarcupcheck 2 years ago
Yes, you can just remelt the solder. If there isn't enough solder on it, you can add some more. Don't leave it on the board a long time and your board will be fine. Should only take a second to do. You will want to use a 25-30w iron for most circuit boards.
GriffinEffects 2 years ago
ehhh are u building a mini binoular for ur baby.
MrRichJerk 3 years ago
It's a Guyatone WR2 Wah Rocker that I was repairing.
GriffinEffects 3 years ago
Nice and simple... thanks!
0MrENigma0 3 years ago