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    26 months ago

    Additionally:

    • What do I do if solder doesn’t stick to contact points?
    • What to do if there are plastic parts in contact with pad, like a button, or there’s wire insulation that starts to melt before the solder does?
    • How do I clean the tip if I accidentally poked it into plastic?
    • How do I detach a part that has bent pins inside the solder layer?
    • What does flux do, exactly?
    • What’s the difference between liquid flux and flux-core solder?
    • How do I prevent oxidation from occurring on copper wires?
    • How hot does the iron needs to be?
    • Do I need a heat gun?
    • How do I hold the wire, iron, solder and the board if I only have two hands?
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      26 months ago

      How do I hold the wire, iron, solder and the board if I only have two hands?

      This! I found a nice set of “helping hands” and they’re… really helpful!

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        26 months ago

        Which brand are you using? I’ve tried a couple generic sets, but they were so light that I could topple them over by just blowing really hard.

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            26 months ago

            It does indeed look pretty sturdy and ergonomic. Thanks! I’ll definitely order one when I’ll be able to receive shippings again.