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Yeah, I acknowledged my shame with this decision in the post. I did buy this $15 radio kit to "practice" soldering: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YHZE0G
by whatrocks 6y ago
Yeah, I acknowledged my shame with this decision in the post. I did buy this $15 radio kit to "practice" soldering: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YHZE0G https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004YHZE0G, but I've already somehow oxidized my solder iron's tip to the point that it won't heat the solder anymore. I would love a dummy's guide to soldering (YouTube or books) recommendation if you have one! (Although, I'm sure practice, practice, practice is going to be the top suggestion).
- raverbashing 6y agoBesides the soldering iron, what you'll want is those desoldering tools (just an example, but yes, both of them): https://www.amazon.com/Desoldering-Solder-Sucker-Length-Remover/dp/B07BB8DGMP/ https://www.amazon.com/Desoldering-Solder-Sucker-Length-Remo... (Also a cleaning sponge, and new solder but the above is very helpful for a good maintenance experience)
- cferr 6y agoI recommend getting a brass wool tip cleaner and using it often while soldering. Also some good quality flux will really help. I recommend Amtech for the flux, and the tip cleaner I use is Hakko branded. You can find both on Amazon and elsewhere.
- acomjean 6y agohttps://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-solderin... The video is good basic intro, though it has a slightly strange vibe.
- bdowling 6y ago> (Although, I'm sure practice, practice, practice is going to be the top suggestion) Start with traditional 60/40 tin/lead flux-core solder because it's much easier to work with. Once you have a feel for how soldering is supposed to work, you can then start experimenting with the often finicky and hard-to-use lead-free solders and fluxes.