what tools are needed to solder circuit boards - Page 1
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author: Gyems
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 13, 2021, 02:18:53 am
content: I'm soldering for the first time, But, it is a task that needs precision and precautions, especially while soldering small circuits or semiconductor devices. don't know how to get solder to stick to circuit board, and what tools are needed to solder circuit boards?

author: xrunner
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 13, 2021, 02:25:16 am
content: Hello. Well you need a soldering iron for electronics and rosin core solder. Solder itself will not "stick" to the trace on the circuit board unless it has some rosin flux - which is the kind of solder you need to buy. It has rosin flux inside it. Do not use acid core solder for electronics.Lots of good tutorials on electronic soldering on You Tube also.

author: Gyems
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 13, 2021, 08:10:09 am
content: I need buy soldering iron, rosin core solder and rosin flux, right? why use acid core solder and how to discern them?

author: Gyems
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 13, 2021, 08:14:53 am
content: Soldering stations better than soldering iron？How to choose a great soldering stations? Is there anything to pay attention to?

author: Gyems
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 21, 2021, 02:18:16 am
content: I have recently searched on Google and YouTube to see the best soldering station and choose which one. I find 3: Hakko FX888D-23BY Soldering Station, Weller WLC100 40-Watt Soldering Station, Tilswall 65W Soldering Station, which one should choose. The Hakko expensive than others, weller and tilswall with the same price, can you help me see which one is better for me?here is the link:https://hakkousa.com/fx-888d-digital-soldering-station.htmlhttps://www.weller-tools.com/consumer/USA/us/Weller+Consumer/Soldering+Stations/Electronic%2C+Repair%2C+and+Everyday/WLC100https://www.tilswall.com/products/soldering-station

author: Halcyon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 21, 2021, 03:45:07 am
content: Quote from: Gyems on August 21, 2021, 02:18:16 amConsidering your registered email address is from the same tilswall.com domain... Gee... I wonder if you're just here to spam?But to answer your question, stick with a well-known brand like Hakko or Weller, not some cheap, horrible, unknown brand like Tilswall. Particularly when you claim you've never soldered before and don't know the first thing about soldering, yet you work for a company that makes soldering products? If you're after poor quality products with minimal customer support, choose Tilswall. If you're after a good quality, established brand, pick something else.Hope this helps. ;-)

author: Simon
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 21, 2021, 08:06:01 am
content: hehe, "the link" I wonder how long before the other 2 links disappear

author: xavier60
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 21, 2021, 08:42:33 am
content: Quote from: Gyems on August 21, 2021, 02:18:16 amThe Weller link wont open for me. 40 watts isn't enough anyway.I own and strongly recommend the Hakko FX-888D. I use it with the T18-S4 tip that will handle anything from SMD to cable lugs.The user interface can take some getting used to.The Tilswall Soldering Station looks like another Hakko 936 clone which I have had somewhat good experience with. But it's an unknown.Extra: The Weller WLC100 isn't temperature controlled, only power controlled.