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What kind of solder do you use for drones?
Solder Recommendations I recommend 0.6-0.8mm diameter solder for the fine work we do with FPV drones. There are different types of solder for various purposes (different alloys and elements). My recommendation is rosin core 63/37. If you can’t get your hands on 63/37, 60/40 (60% tin and 40% lead) is also very good.
What temperature should I solder my drone?
Temperatures to use:
- Normal soldering of Flight controllers/ESC’s etc – Around 700°F (380°C)
- Large connectors or items with large thermal mass – Around 780°F (415°C)
How do you solder a wire to a flight controller?
The most common soldering job is soldering a wire to a pad on a PDB or flight controller. First, ensure the wire and the pad have been tinned and your iron is up to temperature. Then heat the pad to melt the solder on it and place the wire onto the pad.
What should a solder joint look like when it’s done?
When a solder joint doesn’t have enough solder, it will look bumpy, and the strands of wire are visible. The finished joints should look round, shiny, solid and completely covered by solder. Here is another example of how it should look. Remember not to leave the iron on the pad for too long to avoid overheating.
What happens when you don’t use enough solder?
When you are not using enough, the joint can come off easily. When a solder joint doesn’t have enough solder, it will look bumpy, and the strands of wire are visible. The finished joints should look round, shiny, solid and completely covered by solder. Here is another example of how it should look.
Is it possible to build electronics without a soldering iron?
The two go together like peas and carrots. And, although it is possible to learn about and build electronics without needing to pick up a soldering iron, you’ll soon discover that a whole new world is opened with this one simple skill. We here at SparkFun believe that soldering should be a skill in everyone’s arsenal.