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