Over the years many different methods of crimping technology were invented for single wires, multiple wires and coaxial cables. It uses the highest quality, brightest leds available. Soldering tutorial part 3 surface mount smd component. Nylon xt60 connectors malefemale 5 pairs genuine hobbyking. Xt60 male xt60 female t connector xt90 male xt90 female minit. A soldering iron can be used for numerous projects, which brings down the cost of this job and many others, depending upon the life of the iron and the number of tasks. You should get a small soldering iron such as what you can get at radio shack or many other places. How to solder video, audio and multimedia resources. Jun 20, 20 just showing how i solder xt60 lipo battery connectors from hobby king. This type of construction was common from the 1960s until early 2000s and is still used by hobbyists and in small scale production where manual assembly is preferred. Simple soldering workshop video download interweave.
Very easy to solder and connectdisconnect, changing all my planes to the xt series. I also bought the anderson connectors and was not impressed. This tutorial explains a quick an easy way to solder wires to the connectors. For bullet connectors you are offered the following sizes. Xt60 2 way bullet connectors plug and socket jaycar. The least time with the iron on the connection means less likely to melt. Then slip some heatshrink tubing further back the wire but not over your strippedsection yet. Make it convenient to solder the connector to the wire. For high currents and thick wires, a gastight crimped junction is the industry standard choice while solder appears to have its advantages, the key issue to keep in mind is the challenge of soldering 1 awg copper wire, where the thermal conductivity of the wire itself will rapidly draw heat away from the soldering location, and insulation etc elsewhere on the wire would get overheated and. Soldering a ts cable is the hardest to make it right.
Since i accidentally ordered batteries with the wrong type of connector. Eve n when soldering rg58 into pl259s with reducers, my 40 watt iron is powerful enough to melt the solder into the braid and against the reducer. Since 1929, jbc has been at the forefront in developing soldering and rework tools for electronics professionals. See more about eliminating reverse polarity mistakes with the xt60 connector here. My title dont be soldering your automotive electrical connections is definitely a bold and general statement. Check back every week for a brand new tip and please comment on ideas you think would be a tip you would like to know. Basic soldering is a skill thats easy to learn and not too hard to master. This combo comes with an xt60 adapter, stand, and 9 different tips for almost any. Battery powered soldering iron pencil gun kit with usb charging cable and solder see more like this s p 5 o n k s o r f a e d s 0 k 2 x z gold rca male plug audio solder connector adapter for 6. Soldering 10awg to an xt60 connector most of the same difficulties exist when soldering 10awg to xt60 connectors but they are slightly easier.
I bought a cheap temperature controlled station and it struggles because the tip is so small. Will crimped wire or soldered wire carry a current better. Apex tool group aven tools mendaeasybraid panavise seeed technology co. But if you are looking at a more permanent, reliable, low resistance, vibration proof yes up to a point, semiwaterproof connection. This short how to video familiarizes the viewer with actual placing and soldering smd devices using a zt2 hot airpencil and solder paste. First, you should prepare to have necessary tools handy. There is a huge range of soldered joints out there, from tiny chip resistors on circuit boards to large uhf connectors.
This handy battery powered 30w soldering iron would have been just the tool for the job and is a great addition to your field box. Your soldering iron looks like it ships with a conical bit, i would switch this out for a small beveled bit similar to the one in the video. First released as bonus content with simple soldering book, this indepth video download workshop reveals everything youll need to begin soldering like a pro starting with solder set up, kate dives into the most difficult square techniques giving you the information you need to know to be successful. You dont have much space to work in the jack between the shield and the hot wire, so it really sucks immensely. Crimping was invented by amp incorporated in 1941 as a solderless method for terminating wires and connectors. Xt30 xt60 xt90 connectors these connectors are made from hightemp nylon with goldplated pins and sockets. Ensures a solid high current connection that will handle 65 amps constant. Therefore, the quality of solder connections must fulfill the increasing demands as well. The decision whether to use crimped connections or soldered connections does. Manufacturer adafruit industries llc american hakko products, inc. The power module comes completely assembled with xt60 connectors, and wrapped in shrink tubing for protection. Most of the same difficulties exist when soldering 10awg to xt60 connectors but they are slightly easier. Importance of ramping, preparing the pcb, applying solder paste, hot air reflow of the smd, clean. The only soldering tools you really need to get started with soldering are a soldering iron and some solder wire.
Soldering kinks illustrated a 1915 booklet of over 65 tips on vintage soldering. Even though you can do a lot with just a soldering iron, getting a few extra tools might things easier. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video. What wattage soldering iron best for soldering pl259. Does solderingusing wire connectors produce an adverse affect on the quality of the sound system. If you have a soldering station as opposed to a soldering iron you will probably find. Holders, stands soldering, desoldering, rework products. If you have a soldering station as opposed to a soldering iron you will probably find the job easier if you turn up the temperature by about 20c. This svideo male connector features a plastic housing with included cable strain relief. Technique for soldering pl259 plugs to coax the fox cities amateur radio club fcarc needs nine jumper cables.
Just showing how i solder xt60 lipo battery connectors from hobby king. The popular and extremely useful ts100 soldering iron now comes in a 12 piece kit. In this video i will just quickly show how i solder my xt60 connectors. This tutorial shows my process for installing pl259 coax connectors to rg8 cable. Very convenient as soldering of these plugs is not so easy and has to be perfect. Product index soldering, desoldering, rework products holders, stands. Connectors for strip and soldering tips instructions for connecting power or control signals to 12 or 24 volt dc led strip our led strip is an extremely versatile, energyefficient light source thats wonderful for a wide variety of uses. Its a little crowded behind the radio trim, so i was thinking of eliminating the nuts and soldering the harness instead.
This kit represents excellent value, the best in soldering weve seen, anywhere. Free electronic tutorials and downloads apogee kits. Most people ive seen and read about on forums, etc. This is how to solder by andy sigler on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Should i keep the wire connectors, or solder and use heat shrink. Free electronic tutorials and downloadable articles explain some basic to advanced theories and concepts. Soldering can definitely be ok if done right, just as crimping can be worse if done incorrectly. Eutectic solder does not have a plasticy or pasty range in meltingcooling so if you are handling your cableconnector rather than gripping them with a vise you will end up with better connectors than using 6040 solder. The male side is not too bad but the female, there s not much to bite to.
Crimping technologies enabled far more rapid and consistent wire terminations compared to soldering. The cheap china parts have the shallow cup where the wire is soldered. Xt60 xt90 heat soldering station is a great lightweight soldering station. Soldering an xlr connector to an audio mic cable aka soldering 101. Our product specialist max walks you through a basic solder of an xt60 connector. Soldering technology plants and systems for voidfree soldering with vacuum vacuumsoldering for highquality production the power density of advanced electronic components like e. The svideo connector is a standard definition video connector, but offers better signal clarity than standard rca composite video. The sum of the individual parts amount to more than double the price we are selling this kit for. I have one of those as well and only use it for outdoor use, never for fine soldering. It comes prefitted with an xt60 plug allowing you to. The best way to purchase the xt90 connectors is with pigtails already on them so you dont have to solder the wires directly to the plug. How to video demonstrations smd, smt, bga, pcb rework. The soldering tools that make your life easier build.
Connectors can work fine for 99% of the things that you will need to make a connection on without any real problems. It is easy to assemble and disassemble for storage. In this articles ill show you what the basic soldering. You must prepare the wires by tinning them first with solder, and also the connector separately. The ts100 digital oled programmable soldering iron is an internal heating intelligent cnc soldering iron. It comes prefitted with an xt60 plug allowing you to easily connect to your turnigyzippy lipoly battery. How to solder everything from the strut cables on pre world war i biplanes and telephone and telegraph connections, to grandmas tin pie plates. I sure have rambled on excessively about soldering connectors. It has pre made holes to support 18 different sizes,list of the holes as follows. From simple electronics subjects to more advanced electronics construction articles.
The decision whether to use crimped connections or soldered connections does not make a significant difference with regard to the useful life of the cable. Soldering is accomplished by heating the component lead and pcb pad with a soldering iron and melting solder wire into the joint. These connectors are made from hightemp nylon with goldplated pins and sockets. The main soldering videos are at the bottom of this page and go over. You will also find a bigger tip will make the soldering job easier. Hey there, this is a quick guide on how to solder an xt60 connector onto a lipo battery. Xt60 male w 12awg silicon wire 10cm 5pcsbag hobbyking. Holybro apm power module with xt60 connectors galvanometer. Usb soldering machine,automatic soldering robot,laser.
The metcal on, now unavailable soldering iron is what i use, and is ideal for this sort of task it can very quickly put huge amounts of power into the connector if you want to know how look up how rf soldering irons work, very clever. Ts100 soldering iron kit 9 tips, xt60 cable, holder. Explore soldering like never before with accomplished author and teacher kate richbourg. Mirthobby aluminum universal soldering station solder aid.
Operating on 12vdc, this soldering iron can be powered by any standard 3s lipoly battery. The solder cups make it easier to hold everything in place and they are made of a thinner material so they heat up more quickly. This combo comes with an xt60 adapter, stand, and 9 different tips for almost any situation. What wattage soldering iron best for soldering pl259 connectors. Internally, conductors are attached by soldering the wires to solder cups behind the connector. This thermalprotective aluminum alloy multifunctional soldering station is suitable for xt60 xt90 t minit deans banana plug soldering, which is practical and useful. Made from high temperature nylon with gold plated terminals. Make sure you dont use too much solder or it will bulge out when you put the wire on the cup. Well all i can say about the difference in irons is wow, its a huge difference, its soo easy compared to soldering the other.
Normally diy cables carries less signal than commercial ones, unless your soldering work is at least perfect. The s video connector is a standard definition video connector, but offers better signal clarity than standard rca composite video. This video will demonstrate how to solder xt60 connectors. Xt60 connectors can be used to make reverse polarity mistakes a nonfactor. Xt60s as i already stated are one of my favorite rc lipo battery connector s in this. Dec 04, 2011 a soldering iron can be used for numerous projects, which brings down the cost of this job and many others, depending upon the life of the iron and the number of tasks.
This s video male connector features a plastic housing with included cable strain relief. How to solder xt60 connectors if you are a fan of rc hobbies, then you faced a situation that need some soldering skills. The shape of this generic xt30 xt60 xt90 prevents reverse polarity, and when plugged in the connection is supersolid. If you look at soldering a lead to a jack plug you will learn a few of the techniques of how to solder wires to connectors. Dont be soldering your automotive electrical connections. Soldering the 50 amp connectors was a royal pain and i just decided to give up on them for higher power systems. Mar 24, 2015 our product specialist max walks you through a basic solder of an xt60 connector. Battery powered soldering iron pencil gun kit with usb charging cable and solder see more like this s p 5 o n k s o r f a e d s 0 k 2 x z gold rca male plug audio solder connector adapter for. Again, i hea t the solder holes with the tinned side of the tip closest to the heater. Video shows traditional 6337 solder paste, but rohs leadfree solder alloys also work just as well. If you just want to get started, thats what i recommend you get.
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