Brings back memories. :-) The temperature depends on the solder you're using. Try to get 63/37 % tin/lead with flux core or they lead-free RoHS equivalent solder. Use a 700F (370C) degree tip or set the controller to that temp. When it's up to speed your solder will melt on the tip instantaneously. Wip off the tip on a wet sponge.
Get yourself a hand pumped solder sucker. It will save you tons of hassles. http://www.amazon.ca/Elenco-Solder-Sucker-desoldering-pump/dp/B0002KRAAG Also get small 4" needle nosed pliers. To disconnect the motors, apply the hot tip until you see the solder flow then apply the tip of the primed solder sucker and pop it. That will clean all traces of solder off the motor contact points and let you remove the wire with fine needle nosed pliers. Repeat on all wires. Clean the hot tip often on the wet sponge or a hunk of folded wet paper towel. To reconnect them, attach the wire mechanically if you can (eg loop it around the metal contact with the pliers), then simultaneously apply the solder and the hot tip to the contact where the wire is. Let a tiny amount of solder melt there. You don't want to create a big blob at that point. The solder should lie in a concave shape when you are done. It's best to apply a tiny amount of solder to the end of the hot tip just before applying it to the contacts you are working on as it will then transfer heat faster. I'd practice on some junk wire and an old circuit board or something before you go for the real thing. It takes a little practice to avoid melting too much insulation on the wires. Avoid getting the soldering iron anywhere near adjacent parts or wires. It will melt stuff real fast. Have fun! On Wed, Jun 18, 2014 at 7:26 PM, Bill <anotherdrunken...@gmail.com> wrote: > I have a little toy helicopter with camera that came to an unfortunate end > by crashing into a wall at full throttle. As part of the repair, I need to > unsolder the wires to the motors and then solder them back on after mounting > them in the new airframe. > I've never actually done this before. I have a variable temperature > soldering iron with a very fine tip, > > see it here: > http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00C04FADG/ref=shptrk_scth#productDetails > > Any hints, such as how to do it, do I add solder? Do I tin the wire? How > hot, etc. > > thanks > > bill > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
