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AllCircuit: /* General soldering guides */

2023-07-21T00:01:22Z

General soldering guides

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	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PB0u8irn-4 Fine SMD Soldering]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PB0u8irn-4 Fine SMD Soldering]
	* [https://mightyohm.com/files/soldercomic/FullSolderComic_EN.pdf Comic book - Soldering]		* [https://mightyohm.com/files/soldercomic/FullSolderComic_EN.pdf Comic book - Soldering]
			* [https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/worksheets/soldering/ Soldering Worksheet]

	== Does solder type and flux matter? ==		== Does solder type and flux matter? ==

River: /* What temperature should I use? */

2023-06-21T19:46:22Z

What temperature should I use?

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	1. General Formula: <code>add 120°C to the melting point</code> listed on the solder label, and adjust up/down as needed for different tasks.		1. General Formula: <code>add 120°C to the melting point</code> listed on the solder label, and adjust up/down as needed for different tasks.
	* Example: the solder says 220°C melt point, then <code>220 + 120 = 340 °C</code>		* Example: the solder says 220°C melt point, then <code>220 + 120 = 340 °C</code>
	* One could also try these common working temperatures below, start lower and increment by 5°C until you get a comfortable working temperature (thicker wires & situations dictate more or less).		* One could also try these common working temperatures below, start at a lower temperature and increment by 5°C until you get a comfortable working temperature (thicker wires & situations dictate more or less).

	Common ranges if the solder label/model melting temperature can not be found:		Common ranges if the solder label/model melting temperature can not be found:

River: /* What temperature should I use? */

2023-06-21T19:45:20Z

What temperature should I use?

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	* One could also try these common working temperatures below, start lower and increment by 5°C until you get a comfortable working temperature (thicker wires & situations dictate more or less).		* One could also try these common working temperatures below, start lower and increment by 5°C until you get a comfortable working temperature (thicker wires & situations dictate more or less).

	Common ~~working temperatures~~ if ~~direct data for~~ the solder can not be found:		Common ranges if the solder label/model melting temperature can not be found:
	# Lead solder: range 300°C - 325°C		# Lead solder: range 300°C - 325°C
	# No-lead solder: range 350°C - 370°C		# No-lead solder: range 350°C - 370°C

River: /* What temperature should I use? */

2023-06-21T19:43:38Z

What temperature should I use?

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	Common working temperatures if direct data for the solder can not be found:		Common working temperatures if direct data for the solder can not be found:
	# ~~For~~ Lead solder: range 300°C - 325°C		# Lead solder: range 300°C - 325°C
	# ~~For~~ No-lead solder: range 350°C - 370°C		# No-lead solder: range 350°C - 370°C
			{{Info\| generaly higher temperatures are needed for no-lead alloys which is why it's a little harder to work with and the higher temperatures wear out tips sooner. This is a trade off to using a safer product. All ROHS certified printed circuit boards (PCB) made since about 2006 use No-Lead solder.}}

	2. Another method is an Internet search to find a chart like below for your specific type of solder alloy:		2. Another method is an Internet search to find a chart like below for your specific type of solder alloy:

River: /* What temperature should I use? */

2023-06-21T19:36:11Z

What temperature should I use?

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	Common working temperatures if direct data for the solder can not be found:		Common working temperatures if direct data for the solder can not be found:
	# For Lead solder: 300°C - ~~320°C~~		# For Lead solder: range 300°C - 325°C
	# For No-lead solder: 350°C - ~~365°C~~		# For No-lead solder: range 350°C - 370°C

	2. Another method is an Internet search to find a chart like below for your specific type of solder alloy:		2. Another method is an Internet search to find a chart like below for your specific type of solder alloy:

River: /* Does solder type and flux matter? */

2023-06-21T19:34:35Z

Does solder type and flux matter?

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	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfIwHuGzUEk When to use Flux]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfIwHuGzUEk When to use Flux]
	* [https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Practical_Electronics/Soldering#63/37 63/37 or 60/40 Solder?]		* [https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Practical_Electronics/Soldering#63/37 63/37 or 60/40 Solder?]
			* [https://www.reichelt.com/magazin/en/guide/switch-to-lead-free-solders-when-soldering-by-hand/ Should I switch to Lead-free solder?]

	== How to keep the tip clean? ==		== How to keep the tip clean? ==

River: /* General soldering guides */

2023-06-21T19:34:05Z

General soldering guides

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	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-un9-ZsSQI Mr. Solderfix - Remove Components]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-un9-ZsSQI Mr. Solderfix - Remove Components]
	* [https://www.techspray.com/ultimate-guide-to-electronic-soldering Ultimate soldering guide]		* [https://www.techspray.com/ultimate-guide-to-electronic-soldering Ultimate soldering guide]
	* [https://www.reichelt.com/magazin/en/guide/switch-to-lead-free-solders-when-soldering-by-hand/ Should I switch to Lead-free solder?]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8mVvI8YnCc Beginner's Guide to Soldering - Mr. Solder]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8mVvI8YnCc Beginner's Guide to Soldering - Mr. Solder]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PB0u8irn-4 Fine SMD Soldering]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PB0u8irn-4 Fine SMD Soldering]

River: /* General soldering guides */

2023-06-21T19:32:25Z

General soldering guides

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	== General soldering guides ==		== General soldering guides ==
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCoY8Ax70rU Why have different tips?]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCoY8Ax70rU Why have different tips?]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUryJOAiPa4 Easier method to solder SMD, and a clever ~~Cleaning~~ method]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUryJOAiPa4 Easier method to solder SMD, and a clever pcb cleaning method]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW9Y8rDm4kE How to Solder SMD & Small Components - Mr. Solder]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW9Y8rDm4kE How to Solder SMD & Small Components - Mr. Solder]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL926EC0F1F93C1837 Pace Basic Soldering lesson 1-9]		* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL926EC0F1F93C1837 Pace Basic Soldering lesson 1-9]

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2023-04-02T21:51:44Z

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River: /* Using the Conical tip */

2023-03-29T06:16:21Z

Using the Conical tip

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	'''How do I use the conical tip that comes default with Pinecil to get enough heat transfer?'''		'''How do I use the conical tip that comes default with Pinecil to get enough heat transfer?'''

	1. Use the '''side''' of the tip to heat the pin. Do not hold it vertically like a pen because the very end of the tip has little heat mass. See https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/learn_tutorials/5/8/4/SolderingAdvice_1edit.png		1. Use the '''side''' of the tip to heat the pin. Do not hold it vertically like a pen because the very end of the tip has little heat mass. See

			https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/learn_tutorials/5/8/4/SolderingAdvice_1edit.png

	2. Correct amount of solder and solder flow. See https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/learn_tutorials/5/8/4/SolderingAdvice_2.png		2. Correct amount of solder and solder flow. See https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/learn_tutorials/5/8/4/SolderingAdvice_2.png

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	This article is a list of convenient links to guides on soldering. Although it's not directly related to [[Pinecil]] hardware, many PINE64 members ask for this kind of information in daily live chat. If you don't find something here, then try an Internet search as this is just a starting point for convenience.		This article is a list of convenient links to guides on soldering. Although it's not directly related to [[Pinecil]] hardware, many PINE64 members ask for this kind of information in daily live chat. If you don't find something here, then try an Internet search as this is just a starting point for convenience.

	~~== Guides for Soldering & Maintenance ==~~		== General soldering guides ==

	=== General soldering guides ===
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCoY8Ax70rU Why have different tips?]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCoY8Ax70rU Why have different tips?]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUryJOAiPa4 Easier method to solder SMD, and a clever Cleaning method]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUryJOAiPa4 Easier method to solder SMD, and a clever Cleaning method]
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	* [https://mightyohm.com/files/soldercomic/FullSolderComic_EN.pdf Comic book - Soldering]		* [https://mightyohm.com/files/soldercomic/FullSolderComic_EN.pdf Comic book - Soldering]

	=== Does solder type and flux matter? ===		== Does solder type and flux matter? ==
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ku7I3hA3AA%7C Does Solder quality matter?]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ku7I3hA3AA%7C Does Solder quality matter?]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfIwHuGzUEk When to use Flux]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfIwHuGzUEk When to use Flux]
	* [https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Practical_Electronics/Soldering#63/37 63/37 or 60/40 Solder?]		* [https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Practical_Electronics/Soldering#63/37 63/37 or 60/40 Solder?]

	=== How to keep the tip clean? ===		== How to keep the tip clean? ==
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhwEghcG5HE Clean & Care for Tips]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhwEghcG5HE Clean & Care for Tips]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JADI1N-K9Yc How to Clean Soldering Tips]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JADI1N-K9Yc How to Clean Soldering Tips]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq-q64ncivM Sodering Tip Maintenance]		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq-q64ncivM Sodering Tip Maintenance]

	=== What temperature should I use? ===		== What temperature should I use? ==
	1. General Formula: <code>add 120°C to the melting point</code> listed on the solder label, and adjust up/down as needed for different tasks.		1. General Formula: <code>add 120°C to the melting point</code> listed on the solder label, and adjust up/down as needed for different tasks.
	* Example: the solder says 220°C melt point, then <code>220 + 120 = 340 °C</code>		* Example: the solder says 220°C melt point, then <code>220 + 120 = 340 °C</code>
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	3. Adding a small amount of solder to your tip before starting increases the thermal mass of the tip and could help instead of cranking the temperature super high (which causes other problems). See the [[#General_soldering_guides\|soldering guides]] above for demonstrations of this in several articles and videos.		3. Adding a small amount of solder to your tip before starting increases the thermal mass of the tip and could help instead of cranking the temperature super high (which causes other problems). See the [[#General_soldering_guides\|soldering guides]] above for demonstrations of this in several articles and videos.

	=== Using the Conical tip ===		== Using the Conical tip ==

	'''How do I use the conical tip that comes default with Pinecil to get enough heat transfer?'''		'''How do I use the conical tip that comes default with Pinecil to get enough heat transfer?'''
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	2. Correct amount of solder and solder flow. See https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/learn_tutorials/5/8/4/SolderingAdvice_2.png		2. Correct amount of solder and solder flow. See https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/learn_tutorials/5/8/4/SolderingAdvice_2.png

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