Simple Soldering Tips
Soldering Tips
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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I have to advise here for newer solderers, as I’m a trained professional in the field.
Do [b]NOT[/b] go by the adage “The bigger the blob, the better the job”, ESPECIALLY in these little heli’s. Lead’s heavy! You want to use as little solder as you need, not only to get a better connection, but also to save weight on your prized S107.
Don’t hold the iron on the wire/terminal for any longer than you have to. If you find that your joint is unacceptable, LET IT COOL before trying again!
Also, if your iron has adjustable temperature, keep it DOWN. Wires, boards, and tiny motors can all be damaged by excess temperature. I’ve found 600 works well for small circuit boards, 700 for larger boards and wire. Don’t set it TOO cold – see my notes on “dwell time” above. I was trained on 2 seconds to melt, 10 seconds max to work joint, then let it cool.
… I should make a YouTube video on the topic for this, using my wasted fake copter as a demonstration.
Video would be good to help people
seems my 107 wont chage when i hook to yellow charge wire the usb doesnt turn off showing the chagre is taking…anybody hel me im very new to this
Are you saying you have soldered a new battery to mother board-please explain a bit more