Who was wrenching today??? What did you do??

[Lostinthewoods86]

I don’t think I did horrible but not the best either I think i’ll just pay someone at this point holy moly
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I have the iron on max temp and held it on these connectors for too long for it to be cold I don’t get it

I’m not laughing to be mean lol, just to help. You ain’t getting enough heat.

Are you using flux and tinning the wires first?

 

[paytonimusrex]

I’m not laughing to be mean lol, just to help. You ain’t getting enough heat.

Are you using flux and tinning the wires first?

yeah I am I think this iron I got is literally just not getting as hot as it says it should be cause it’s not tinning the connectors that well either and i’m holding it there for a while

I give up on this i’m going to just get a proper solder station I should have from the start their ain’t no way this should be like this

 

[9x19]

That a metal jig? If so, it draws away heat... it's what we call a heat-sink... makes it that much harder too keep everything hot unless you have a really hot iron that can overcome it.

 

[paytonimusrex]

That a metal jig? If so, it draws away heat... it's what we call a heat-sink... makes it that much harder too keep everything hot unless you have a really hot iron that can overcome it.

ah okay that would make sense then so I just have to hold for very long time then? what else are you supposed to use then?

 

[9x19]

That a metal jig? If so, it draws away heat... it's what we call a heat-sink... makes it that much harder too keep everything hot unless you have a really hot iron that can overcome it.

If you have a block of hardwood and a drill... make a jig for the bullets, holes just deep enough to hold them upright. The wood won't draw away the heat.

 

[paytonimusrex]

If you have a block of hardwood and a drill... make a jig for the bullets, holes just deep enough to hold them upright. The wood won't draw away the heat.

unfortunately I don’t have that lol

I can say my connections work at least lol

okay so lee connections not good just ripped the bullet off lol i’ll take it with me to the track tomorrow to see if someone can help me with it lmao

 

[9x19]

Got any cardboard?

 

[Lostinthewoods86]

unfortunately I don’t have that lol

I can say my connections work at least lol

okay so lee connections not good just ripped the bullet off lol i’ll take it with me to the track tomorrow to see if someone can help me with it lmao

Well as long as your fingers aren’t bandaged you're doing ok

 

[paytonimusrex]

Well as long as your fingers aren’t bandaged you're doing ok

they aren’t luckily

 

[Littlemotor]

not pretty but I think it’s good enough. what do yall think?
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Definitely a cold joint there. Chalk it up to practice, and do it again. Always clean your tip, then apply solder directly to the tip. It will not flow without it and not melt everything else due to taking waaaaaaaay too long to heat your work without it..

Anytime that tip touches work, have solder on it. Always.

Tin wires, and tabs first, then reapply solder to the iron, heat the work, and add more for a proper joint.

It’s not rocket surgery, but definitely takes patience, and practice. There are a metric ton of YT videos on the subject, so really EVERYONE should be accomplished when it comes to soldering imo..

As for your work surface, grab a big piece of foil, and fold it over itself a couple times to protect your pit mat. I use an old Stella 12pk box panel..

 

[paytonimusrex]

Definitely a cold joint there. Chalk it up to practice, and do it again. Always clean your tip, then apply solder directly to the tip. It will not flow without it and not melt everything else due to taking waaaaaaaay too long to heat your work without it..

Anytime that tip touches work, have solder on it. Always.

Tin wires, and tabs first, then reapply solder to the iron, heat the work, and add more for a proper joint.

It’s not rocket surgery, but definitely takes patience, and practice. There are a metric ton of YT videos on the subject, so really EVERYONE should be accomplished when it comes to soldering imo..

As for your work surface, grab a big piece of foil, and fold it over itself a couple times to protect your pit mat. I use an old Stella 12pk box panel..

thank you for this I will def need practice going to attempt the motor connection after I fix the battery

 

[Littlemotor]

IMO jig material should make no difference if you’re soldering correctly. Get in, solder, get out. If you don’t have solder on the iron, it will NOT transfer the heat fast enough to do that, and you’ll burn shiit up/melt everything in the vicinity, and likely still end up with a cold joint..

I’ve used high carbon steel, low carbon steel, cast aluminum, billet aluminum, wood, literally everything.. I currently use the Hot Racing aluminum jig, and have absolutely zero issues.

Without solder on the iron, and FLOWING to the work, the heat will NOT transfer, even at 800deg.

 

[paytonimusrex]

IMO jig material should make no difference if you’re soldering correctly. Get in, solder, get out. If you don’t have solder on the iron, it will NOT transfer the heat fast enough to do that, and you’ll burn shiit up/melt everything in the vicinity, and likely still end up with a cold joint..

I’ve used high carbon steel, low carbon steel, cast aluminum, billet aluminum, wood, literally everything.. I currently use the Hot Racing aluminum jig, and have absolutely zero issues.

Without solder on the iron, and FLOWING to the work, the heat will NOT transfer, even at 800deg.

that makes sense i’ll try again

 

[Littlemotor]

thank you for this I will def need practice going to attempt the motor connection after I fix the battery

Practice on wires. They’re cheap. If you stay too long on a motor tab, you could damage it. Same with an ESC. Wires, and bullets. Practice soldering, and unsoldering on the same bullet over and over. It shouldn’t take longer than 2sec to flow, another 2sec to complete a solid joint.. That’s it. Solder on the iron is THE most important thing to do. ESPECIALLY For a beginner. I should mention that I also use Kester lead solder with rosin core. If you do not, absolutely apply flux to your work to properly wick the solder to the correct part of your work.

 

[paytonimusrex]

wow okay I will def practice more wheel I can I got some wire laying around and extra bullet connectors thank you for the help

 

[Littlemotor]

wow okay I will def practice more wheel I can I got some wire laying around and extra bullet connectors thank you for the help

No problem bud!

 

[Doom!]

I think i’ll just pay someone at this point holy moly

Don't you dare! Practice is key, just like anything else worth doing in life. Little motor threw down with the wisdom!

My first soldering job was embarassingly bad. I also recommend getting some wire to practice with, and make the time to practice. Soon you won't even have to think about it. it will become another skill..

 

[paytonimusrex]

Don't you dare! Practice is key, just like anything else worth doing in life. Little motor through down with the wisdom!

My first soldering job was embarassingly bad. I also recommend getting some wire to practice with, and make the time to practice. Soon you won't even have to think about it. it will become another skill..

I luckily have wire so I can practice with at least

 

[Suburban_Hooligan]

put a new wheel pin in my Savage XS SS. that thing goes through so many of those. this one, in theory, shouldn't break, it's actually a roller out of a roller bearing. found it on the floor at work, thought it might fit. it's a slip fit in the axle so i ground it down to length. I'm betting the plastic hex goes next.

 

[TeknoJ]

Look man, you’re my closest friend…. I don’t know where your head is at lately but, you need to focus.