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could it be that you are using lead-free solder? that's almost impossible to use without precise temperature control and it's the most common source of annoyanc
by aulin 2y ago
could it be that you are using lead-free solder? that's almost impossible to use without precise temperature control and it's the most common source of annoyance in recent years with hobby soldering
- RulerOf 2y agoI had that problem for an embarrassing number of years because I didn't know what flux was. Today, I won't even plug in the iron if I can't find my flux first.
- progbits 2y agoI respectfully disagree. I'm a mediocre hobbyist at best, I have cheap gear and use exclusively lead free solder/solderpaste without problems. The trick is to just use a lot of flux. I have a flux pen for hand soldering, and solderpaste usually has enough flux in it.
- anymouse123456 2y agoThe hate for lead-free is wild. Hey kids - don't listen to the old geezers (though I'm one too). Get lead-free and figure it out. It's really just about getting in reps, and caring about the results. In my personal experience, leaded is maybe 5% easier. If you're doing hobby level work, it is definitely not worth having lead around getting into and onto your other stuff and possibly being licked by kids or pets or whatever, and turning your projects into hazmat.