Electronics components are steadily moving away from through hole parts to using surface mount technology (SMT) exclusively. While the small size of the SMT components can be intimidating, with a ...

Whether it is a loose wire or a broken solder point on a printed circuit board, repairing small electrical connections with a soldering iron is a fun and simple task. Step 1: Start with a 25-watt or ...

Ah, soldering. It’s great for sticking surface mount parts to a PCB, and it’s really great for holding component legs in a plated through-hole. It also does a pretty great job of holding two spliced ...

Sn/ Pb: 60% / 40%; Flux: 2.0%; flows well and heats evenly Diameter: 0.8 mm (0.032 in); weight of solder wire: 100g (0.22 lb) Melting point range: 185°C - 190°C (365°F - 374°F) Good solder ability ...

A soldering iron should have a feel and a grip that makes it easy to hold in your hand, as if it were a large pen. For electronics, you want a slim, needle-like tip to aid in getting the heat (and ...