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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Thanks! I'm using a T3A station with the t245 handle and a 2.2mm bevel tip.

I replaced the solder on the mcpcb with 60/40 leaded solder and my temp is set to 355°C

And I always use flux ;)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

undefined> my temp is set to 355°C

thanks for sharing that info ;-)

your blobs look so round and shiny.. beautiful work

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

That's pro stuff, way above my league :-) Seriously, my current soldering iron is a dumb piece of crap, I do want to upgrade to one of these eventually: https://pine64.com/product/pinecil-smart-mini-portable-soldering-iron/

I don't think I've ever used (separate) flux; this is what you mean, right? Isn't it supposed to be incorporated inside the solder nowadays?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

The Pinecil is a good station, but you should also look for a larger bevel tip to use with it.

I'm using a flux syringe for easier application. And solder does have a flux core but that quickly burns away and is only useful if you're feeding solder directly into the joint. I place extra flux on the wire and pad and then load my tip up with solder