Soldering Tips

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As I do lots of mods on my Syma S107 Heli and RC planes,there is always a need to solder wires together,like doing Dales Battery Mod  So have found a few videos on soldering that might help some beginners to lose some fear of soldering small wires together and really some neat soldering techniques.

You will need a few tools for soldering.

I have found two sites that might help Amazon and HobbyKing – below are a list of tools and equipment you require:

(1) Soldering Iron:

Now there are some cheap ones out there that are ok to start off with,like a 25 watt is doable. Links below click to view.

Amazon: This is a 25 watt for around $15

(2) Heat Shrink:

You need this to cover your solder joints.

Amazon: This is a starter 48 piece set

(3)  Helping Hand Magnifier w/LED Light.

These little tools come with alligator clips magnifying glass and really help to hold wires for soldering.

Amazon: Prices start from $7 this one has a light as well for around $10 plus postage.

(4) Wire Strippers

You need this tool as cuts off wire plastic coating with ease.

Amazon: Automatic Wire Stripper with Cutter around $10

(5) Of course some solder

To me do not get the unleaded just not as good,if you are worried about small fumes use a fan near you or a paper mask.

Amazon: Around $7 or buy from local hardware store.

Some extra Soldering Help:

Liquid Electric Insulating Tape: Not as good as heat shrink but easy to use.

Solder Sucker:  de-soldering pump.

That really is your starter kit to kick off soldering your Syma helicopters, planes or rc cars and rc boats for less than $85 plus postage you are good to go.

Great video from Supernova (Bernie) From the Syma Forum

Here are a few videos from YouTube to help.

Soldering XT60 Connectors

RC Flight Soldering – Part 1

Part 2

Syma S107 Review
Syma S107 Repairs
Syma S107 Battery Mods
Syma Forum
Syma X5C Review

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