soldering esc

[losichris]

struggling to wire up my SP GT2.0 , any tips for getting the wires to hold
using an antex 50w

[RudolfXC]

Tin (coat) the solder posts with solder and leave to cool.

Now, tin the cable, ensuring that all the strands are coated.

Next, hold the cable in the solder bucket on the post and heat up the joint, applying more solder if necessary.

[losichris]

the nib on the iron is so small its not heating the post and the wire at the same time to make to joint

[Rich D]

Antex do a range of different tips, they are interchangeable.

Decent solder makes a difference too, the Schumacher stuff is good.

[dazzlerr6]

If it helps I've just soldered my sp gt 2 last week you need a bigger tip which will heat it all up m dads mate showed me how to do it when it's done the solder should be a nice sliver not dull if it helps

[TARTMAN]

use a hot as poss soldering iron with a large tip.

I use a gas dremel ion and a decent medium tip. heats up in 30 seconds.

tin both items to be soldered, put the wire onto the pole and heat the pair and do that for the minimum to make them bind.

decent solder is a must and dont over solder as thets messy and also, dont under heat as can become a dry joint and break off easily.

practice with a few odd bis of wire till you get it right and then crack on....

Dont heat any electric parts, esc/motor etc to long as can cause damage.

and defo dont use to much solder as can drip where its not needed.......

[leightheiceman]

i 2nd that, i use same soldering iron and i got a set of tips with 3 different sizes in, they just pull of. i use biggest and have no problems soldering ESC and motors etc...