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| Caps! -- (Supplies For Beginners) What do you need? | |
| Posted by: uniserver on 2013-02-04 02:18:27 Ah, yes some important details I forgot to mention. When I preform the twist off method, I make sure to apply firm downward force as well as twist. my downward pressure i am sure helps secure the pad reasonably. Also you should have a NON slip ESD safe surface to work on. Its hard to work on a Logic board with it slipping all over the formica/glass on your desk. Sorry for leaving out these details. | |
| Posted by: sega dude on 2013-08-05 10:13:50 You may want to edit the first post, the 15-Watt Soldering Iron with Grounded Tip costs $12.99 now. | |
| Posted by: uniserver on 2013-08-05 12:46:52 well for 13 + tx + shipping.. You might be better off getting this temperature controlled soldering iron for $20.00 http://www.microcenter.com/product/391342/Low-Cost_Soldering_Station  It does work good for lead free, couple things though. - Make sure your tip is on there good n tight! - Make sure your tip is tinned and clean. - Turn the dial all the way up. and give it about 60 full seconds to heat up. - if you are still having issues with your lead free joint, then melt some 60/40 on it first. then it will all melt in just fine. | |
Posted by: NJRoadfan on 2013-08-05 15:01:45So basically, I'm not wrong when I don't use flux when I recap boards?Chances are your solder is "rosin core" and has flux in it already. Otherwise the joints you create usually won't stick when they aren't cleaned with flux. | |
| Posted by: mcdermd on 2013-08-06 10:52:11 Yup. I don't know why I would need any additional flux. | |
| Posted by: uniserver on 2013-08-06 11:10:53 i get alot of trashed out boards needing re-caps, - failed re-caps, I use flux alot. Flux is also great used with solder wick when your trying to scrub off corrosion and trace rot. i find that if you keep your tip really clean. And if your pads super clean… and if you are not trying to re-install someones solder blobed up tantalums. The 60/40 rosin core solder provides a sufficient amount of flux. | |
| Posted by: mcdermd on 2013-08-06 11:15:55 Typically, I do a LOT of cleaning throughout the process with alcohol and swabs, solder wick and silver bearing solder. | |
| Posted by: uniserver on 2013-08-06 11:22:38 Oh yeah i have seen your video… you are very meticulous. | |
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