SMD Soldering tutorial video - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: SparkysWidgets
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 13, 2013, 02:44:56 pm
content: I made a longer version of my drag soldering demo, and actually talk a bit about SMD soldering, including how to clean the flux up! It is really made for newcomers and those transitioning from through hole, but I thought I would post it up here too. I hope everyone enjoys, go easy on me hehehttp://youtu.be/z7Tu8NXu5UA

author: MacAttak
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 13, 2013, 11:31:03 pm
content: Where do you get those pads and the alcohol dispenser? That method looks much superior to what I usually do, which involves using up a handful of Q-tips and the inevitable cotton fibers that are left behind.

author: SparkysWidgets
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 13, 2013, 11:44:09 pm
content: The pads are called "Kimwipes" as a brand name, I usually just buy a couple box at a time and they last quite a while if you are not wasteful.http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/MG-Chemicals/830-34155/?there may be better choice for the wipes, if anyone knows let us knowI got the dispenser from a local place (JB Saunders) but can be had almost anywhere ebay link -http://compare.ebay.com/like/300915733908?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbarIf my components can take it the boards will always get a good submersion cleaning at the end.

author: MacAttak
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 14, 2013, 12:45:51 am
content: Thanks. I just noticed the links you posted in the video info (didn't notice them there before).

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 14, 2013, 01:02:59 am
content: I have used coffee filters for years never had a problem, they are cheap and most importantly, lint free and as Dave says... "It works a treat"the alcohol dispenser can be found by searching "anti-static alcohol dispenser"Hey where did you have your pwbs fabricated? they look really good!Nice work by the way good info and i like how you mentioned Mike in the beginning

author: MacAttak
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 14, 2013, 01:18:42 am
content: Oh, good tip on the coffee filters. Those are so cheap in the supermarket they almost pay you to take them.And I sure wish I had seen that sticky-tape tip from Mike before today. That's brilliant.

author: SparkysWidgets
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 14, 2013, 01:38:43 am
content: That coffee filter tip is definitely a Pro TipNext batch will be filters!Will add it into the description.I had to give a shoutout to Mike he saved me soooooooooo much hassle, and changed my world when I saw that video. His channel just like Dave's is a real service to the community.As for the PCBs the Purple boards are made by @lean of OSHPark.comand the Green boards are from Advanced Circuits. Both are great quality, but if I wasn't near AC I would only really get my boards from OSHPark.(Although ACs quality is off the charts for those that need that)

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 14, 2013, 01:42:24 am
content: yeeaaa...... ive been keeping that a secret for a looong time lol yea give CompElitePC.com credit for it thanx

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 14, 2013, 02:00:18 am
content: now, if you come up with a idea of how to pull them out like tissue paper... then your on to something!