Soldering

[infinity]

Any recommendations/tips/videos for soldering? I've watched a few videos but can never seem to solder properly - always seem to heat up far too much solder.

Looking to desolder the CMOS battery in my DC

[OatBob]

It's OK if de-soldering is a bit hotter, maybe even easier. You will need to partner up with a wick or pump to remove the liquid metal.

I personally use a wick. It's pretty simple. Mash the hot iron on the braided copper, and watch it soak up the solder.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hrJ-rwxNRs


For sodlering, you should be heating the pin, and feeding the solder to the base. Just beware of bad joints and dry joints.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUzoG6O5JI0



The controller board mods are a great beginner project. CMOS battery, controller fuse, and LED. When you are successful, hopefully it will give you more confidence for future projects.

[OatBob]

You can see a de-soldering pump in action here:
Skip to 2:27

https://youtu.be/H4tk7ixWN_Y?si=JWxa52eewMV1fgqe&t=147