solder less electrics

[daz75]

Is there such a thing I hate soldering I'm useless at it and I don't have surgeons steady hand

[K-Brewer]

Speed passion reventon R combo doesnt need to be soldered

[cutting42]

Originally Posted by daz75

Is there such a thing I hate soldering I'm useless at it and I don't have surgeons steady hand

Soldering can be learnt and it is a great skill to have. I have taught a few people and it really does not take long, if you have the coordination to race an RC car you have the coordination to solder. Soldering the big wires we need onto ESC and motors is a little harder than some but a decent high power iron, good solder (not lead-free) and keeping everything clean and tinned will solve most things.

If you race in the Mid-South region, PM me and I will happily take you through a few tips and tricks.

Great link to a very thorough post on Soldering. He does go on a bit but its shorter than buying a book on it. Be careful on youtube, there are some that are not ideal

http://www.rctech.net/forum/radio-el...ef-lesson.html

[daz75]

Thanks guys

[andrewc]

Daz

I have shaky hands too, (PITA!) but have bought a mega modelling thingy with crocodile clips which has improved my soldering massively. Below is a link to it on amazon, though I got mine for £5 in a local hardware store. (Silverline tools version) I don't use the magnifying glass very often, but the croc clips are ace for holding stuff exactly where you want it.

I only use the basic Core RC soldering Iron and Schumacher solder and have soldered ESC's, motors, connectors etc no problem. Keep a wet/damp sponge (kitchen scourer will do) nearby and whenever the iron gets dirty/too loaded with solder, just wipe it over the sponge. (it'll burn the sponge a bit but don't worry, keeps iron clean a treat)

Have a look...you'll have spare hands! HTH

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Accmart-Heav...ing+Bench+Tool

[danDanEFC]

I just shout can someone solder this for me!

Normal more offers than you need.

[reelman_fishing]

And an't that the truth

[Peakey]

Originally Posted by daz75

Is there such a thing I hate soldering I'm useless at it and I don't have surgeons steady hand

What do you need doing buddy?

[daz75]

Originally Posted by Peakey

What do you need doing buddy?

Thinking of getting some stuff for my lads so will need to do a load of soldering I'm sure I've seen motors with a connector attached so you can just plug em in guess it's a self made thibg tho

[Col]

Originally Posted by daz75

Thinking of getting some stuff for my lads so will need to do a load of soldering I'm sure I've seen motors with a connector attached so you can just plug em in guess it's a self made thibg tho

Speedpassion is on plugs. But the plugs need soldering to the wires first...

[Ashlandchris]

Originally Posted by Col

Speedpassion is on plugs. But the plugs need soldering to the wires first...

Mine came ready soldered - admitedly I had to shorten the leads and then resolder the plugs...

[daz75]

Originally Posted by Col

Speedpassion is on plugs. But the plugs need soldering to the wires first...

Are they as cheap as turnigy

[daz75]

Old thread bump

I bought a 100 watt soldering iron recently and it just seems too hot. The whole thing was glowing

So I reckon I need a less powerful one. Any recommendations? Also want one that has replacement tips available