PAIA & kits - ametuer

[John Speth]

You might find it easier to transfer heat to the lead being soldered if you
first add a tiny dab of solder to the tip before you touch the work.  This
will allow better heat transfer because the dab will give you a little
heat-conductive channel to the work.  Just make sure the dab is in contact
with the lead.

John Speth
Object Engineering, Inc
mailto:johns at oei.com


> Remember: Heat the joint with a clean, tinned iron. When the joint is hot
> enough, add solder to the joint (NOT the irons's tip!) and watch it spread
> quickly to both the pcb and the part. A good, swiftly made joint should
> almost 'flash' as the solder wicks into it.
>
> Keep in mind, that each of the joints on the fatman pcb should be made in
> about 2 secs. If it's consistently taking longer, your iron is
> not properly
> cleaned and tinned, or your technique is faulty.